Can you imagine Gov. George Wallace of Alabama, at the height of the so-called crack epidemic, urging Alabamians to have compassion and view crack as a health crisis?
Why do rural drug problems inspire compassion rather than contempt? Read More »
When interpreting scientific literature, keep in mind Scientists usually look for pathology, disease, or illness, we do not look for beneficial effects so we usually find what we are looking for.
Why drug hysteria is pushed by research scientists. Read More »
The New York Times asked me this question: Should Opioid Training for Doctors be mandatory? This is my response.
Doctors don’t need more opioid training, the public needs education. Read More »
The majority of recreational drug users don’t have a drug problem. So, advocating treatment for such individuals – as if this is a compassionate alternative – is really ignorance parading
I now support legal regulation for all drugs. Read More »
How I discovered meth & adderall were the same drug.
Anecdote Meets Empirical Evidence Read More »
Drug war propaganda has created significant violations of civil liberties and the human rights of pregnant women and mothers.
The war on drugs is also a war on pregnant women & mothers Read More »
The US Drug War has led to the mass incarceration of communities of color and Brazil is poised to implement the same racist drug policies.
Empty slogans, real problems Read More »
The “drug-crazed black person” myth continues to be revitalized decade after decade by racists masquerading as public servants.
Sandra Bland’s Toxicology Report Does Not Support Reefer Madness Claims Read More »
During the Reagan era, and subsequently, Black leaders including clergy has been misled about marijuana legalization.
Black Leaders Were Misled About Marijuana. Read More »
How do people get addicted to drugs? What does a typical user look like? How can we solve drug addiction? These & other questions are addressed in the video. Come along on my journey from the hood to the academy and let me put you on to what I’ve discovered. My Ted Talk
Ted Talk: Everything you think you know about drugs is wrong Read More »