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58: Christina Dent – A New Approach to Drug Policy

Christina Dent, founder of End It For Good, Author -Curious, shares her journey of understanding addiction and advocating for a new approach to drug policy. She recounts her experience as a foster parent and meeting a mother struggling with addiction, which challenged her preconceived notions. This led her to question the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in addressing drug use and to explore alternative solutions. She discusses the Rat Park experiment and the importance of addressing the underlying reasons for substance use. Christina emphasizes the need for personalized pathways to recovery and a shift away from a one-size-fits-all approach. The illegal drug economy, fueled by drug prohibition, incentivizes crime and violence by providing a financial incentive. Gangs, cartels, and terrorist organizations are primarily funded through the proceeds of the drug trade. Prohibition also leads to the production of unregulated and dangerous drugs, such as fentanyl, which has contributed to the overdose crisis. The current approach to drug policy is reactive and fear-based, and it is important to shift towards a health-centered approach that addresses the root causes of addiction. Regular people can lead the charge for change and create a movement towards policy reform. Connect with me for Coaching, Consulting or to come and speak at [email protected] Buy my book The Uncovery https://www.briteaton.com/The-Uncover... My personal website https://www.georgeawood.com/ Sober Truth Project https://sobertruthproject.org/   / tattooedpastorgw   https://linktr.ee/tattooedpastor 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 06:11 The Criminal Justice Response to Drug Use 11:14 The Rat Park Experiment and Shifting Perspectives 22:55 Resistance to Change and the Need for Personalized Pathways 25:11 The Incentivization of Crime and Violence 27:29 The Influence of Criminal Organizations 29:24 The Dangers of Prohibition and Unregulated Drugs 31:17 Addressing the Root Causes of Addiction 38:41 Leading the Charge for Policy Reform