224. Teun Voeten | The Devil's Drug224. Teun Voeten | The Devil's Drug
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Teun Voeten (www.teunvoeten.com ) is author of The Devil's Drug. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538198612/The-Devil's-Drug-The-Global-Emergence-of-Crystal-Meth We discuss his new book. We also look at his photography work cover war, homeless and drugs - his captures the similarity in human suffering. Teun Voeten studied cultural anthropology and philosophy at Leiden university. As a photographer he has been covering conflicts worldwide since 1991. Voeten wrote books on the underground homeless in New York, the civil war in Sierra Leone and wrote a PhD thesis on the drug violence in Mexico. For the city of Antwerp, he researched drug related crime. Early 2025, The Devil’s Drug: The Global Emergence of Crystal Meth will appear. Currently, Voeten is researching the fentanyl crisis on the West Coast of America, from Tijuana to Vancouver.
1:04:11•7 Apr 2025
Teun Voeten Discusses 'The Devil's Drug' and the Global Impact of Crystal Meth
Episode Overview
- Teun Voeten's book 'The Devil's Drug' explores the global rise of crystal meth.
- Voeten shares his experiences as a cultural anthropologist and photojournalist.
- The episode discusses the parallels between drug addiction and conflict.
- Insights into the fentanyl crisis on the West Coast are provided.
- Challenges in harm reduction and addressing drug-related crime are explored.
“Drugs are a great way to manipulate people into killing other people”
Teun Voeten, author of 'The Devil's Drug', joins Dr. Roneet Lev on High Truths on Drugs and Addiction to discuss his latest book on the global emergence of crystal meth. Voeten, a seasoned cultural anthropologist and photojournalist, has spent decades documenting conflicts and human suffering around the world. His conversation with Dr. Lev covers his extensive work in war zones, the parallels between drug addiction and conflict, and his insights into the fentanyl crisis on the West Coast of America.
Voeten shares his experiences capturing the stark realities of drug-related social issues and how his academic and artistic approaches blend to create impactful narratives. The episode also touches on the complexities of harm reduction and the challenges in addressing drug-related crime. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader reflections, this episode offers a compelling look at the intersections of drugs, war, and human resilience.
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