PSYCHOACTIVE Maia Szalavitz on the Pioneers of Harm Reduction
Dec 2, 2021
Author Maia Szalavitz discusses the pioneers of harm reduction and their impact on drug policy and addiction treatment. Topics include evidence-based treatments for addiction, the Dutch cannabis decriminalization approach, and the role of harm reduction in traditional treatment perspectives. The chapter also explores the lasting impact of the Tuskegee syphilis experiment and highlights the pioneers of harm reduction and needle exchange programs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Addiction and the Importance of Evidence-Based Treatments
01:41 • 12min
The Dutch Cannabis Decriminalization and Harm Reduction Approach
13:42 • 6min
Pioneers of Harm Reduction
20:08 • 17min
Harm Reduction and Stigma in Traditional Treatment Perspectives
36:38 • 9min
The Double-Edged Consequences of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment and Its Impact on Healthcare for Black People
45:40 • 2min
Pioneers of Harm Reduction and Needle Exchange Programs
47:58 • 22min
01:09:50 • 4min