Undoing Drugs
The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction
Book • 2021
In "Undoing Drugs," Maia Szalavitz explores harm reduction as a key strategy in addressing the addiction crisis.
She examines the history and effectiveness of harm reduction strategies, challenging the traditional abstinence-only approach.
The book delves into the science of addiction, highlighting the biological and environmental factors that contribute to substance use disorders.
Szalavitz advocates for a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of addiction, emphasizing the importance of meeting individuals where they are.
The book offers a hopeful vision for the future of addiction treatment, focusing on reducing harm and promoting recovery.
She examines the history and effectiveness of harm reduction strategies, challenging the traditional abstinence-only approach.
The book delves into the science of addiction, highlighting the biological and environmental factors that contribute to substance use disorders.
Szalavitz advocates for a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of addiction, emphasizing the importance of meeting individuals where they are.
The book offers a hopeful vision for the future of addiction treatment, focusing on reducing harm and promoting recovery.
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