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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