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Podcast: The Forge of Freedom
Episode: Episode 191. Rethinking Our Approach to Drugs and Addiction with Christina Dent
Description: Show NotesEpisode 191. Curious: Rethinking Our Approach to Drugs and Addiction with Christina DentIn this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley speaks with Christina Dent, an author and advocate for health-centered drug policies. Christina shares her transformative journey from a conservative Christian perspective on addiction to a more compassionate understanding through her experiences as a foster parent. The conversation explores the impact of trauma on addiction, the failures of the war on drugs, and the importance of family-centered treatment approaches. Christina emphasizes the need...