Half a century later, on a price tag of 1 trillion dollars, one policy has imprisoned millions, militarized police, and caused overdose deaths and cartel powers to skyrocket. How?
➡️ Herein, we explore the complex history and ongoing impact of the War on Drugs. From its origins under President Nixon to the escalation during the Reagan era, we break down how drug policy and prohibition has fueled mass incarceration, deepened racial disparities, bolstered the prison for profit system, and hindered effective approaches to public health and addiction.
➡️ We also dive into how this decades-long campaign has stymied the rise of psychedelic therapy—blocking research into promising treatments using substances like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine for conditions such as PTSD, depression, and addiction.
➡️ As marijuana legalization spreads and drug decriminalization gains ground, we ask: is the War on Drugs ending, or simply evolving? Listen on for a deep dive into the biggest drug policy failure of all time—and how it's still shaping mental health and justice reform today.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) Intro to The War on Drugs
(1:55) Welcome/Pre-Amble
(6:16) The Basics of The War on Drugs
(17:25) I. ORIGINS AND FAILURES
(42:50) II. MILITARIZATION, CORRUPTION, PRISON-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
(1:09:21) III. HAMPERED PSYCHEDELIC MEDICAL RESEARCH
(1:23:31) Final Thoughts
📘 REFERENCES:
1. The War on Drugs, 40 Years of Failure
2. The War on Drugs™
3. Prison-Industrial Complex and The War on Drugs
4. Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program
5. Civil Asset Forfeiture and the War on Drugs
6 Psychedelic Medicinal Research and the War on Drugs
7. Fentanyl and Carfentanil
8. Random Statistics and the War on Drugs
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