Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
244. Linda Davis | Hope vs Handcuffs
244. Linda Davis | Hope vs Handcuffs
244. Linda Davis | Hope vs Handcuffs
Sunday 24th August 2025
Explore Judge Linda Davis' approach to addiction recovery. Discover Hope Not Handcuffs and tackling the opioid epidemic with compassion and care.
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Episode Overview
- Judge Linda Davis advocates for hope over handcuffs in addiction treatment.
- Face Addiction Now connects individuals to no-cost recovery resources.
- Drug policy focuses on reducing overdose deaths and securing supply chains.
- Hope Not Handcuffs offers alternatives to incarceration for substance use.
- Long-term continuum of care is essential for successful addiction recovery.
I like to focus on the odds that most people can be helped and that we have to give it our all for every individual that crosses our path.
In this insightful episode of High Truths on Drugs and Addiction, Dr. Roneet Lev engages in a compelling conversation with Judge Linda Davis, an esteemed figure in the field of addiction recovery. As the executive director of Face Addiction Now, Judge Davis has been a pivotal force in transforming approaches to substance use disorder from punitive to supportive. Her flagship initiative, Hope Not Handcuffs, exemplifies this shift by collaborating with law enforcement agencies to offer individuals alternatives to incarceration.
Judge Linda Davis was appointed to the bench in 2000 and has since devoted her career to addressing the complexities of addiction. Her work with Face Addiction Now, formerly known as Families Against Narcotics, aims to bridge gaps in the recovery process. The organization provides individuals impacted by substance use with access to no-cost programs and resources, fostering a continuum of care that is vital for lasting sobriety. Throughout the episode, Dr.
Lev and Judge Davis discuss the current state of drug policy, highlighting the Trump administration's six key areas of focus, including reducing overdose fatalities and securing global supply chains against drug trafficking. Judge Davis underscores the importance of addressing addiction through a comprehensive approach that integrates prevention, treatment, and innovative research. The conversation delves into the challenges faced during the opioid epidemic, noting how prescription practices led many young individuals from prescribed opiates to heroin addiction.
Judge Davis shares poignant stories from her tenure as a drug court judge, illustrating the need for compassion, understanding, and tailored interventions. A particularly inspiring aspect of Judge Davis' work is the Hope Not Handcuffs program, which collaborates with over 180 police departments. This initiative allows individuals to seek medical help and addiction treatment directly through law enforcement agencies, emphasizing recovery over punishment.
Her advocacy for a long-term continuum of care highlights the necessity of treating addiction as a chronic disease, similar to other medical conditions. The episode concludes with an appeal for continued efforts to fill the gaps in addiction care and foster positive results in long-term sobriety. Judge Davis' dedication to her cause is evident throughout the discussion, leaving listeners motivated to support initiatives that provide hope and healing to those struggling with addiction. Dr.
Roneet Lev thanks Judge Linda Davis for her invaluable contributions and encourages listeners to learn more about the impactful work being done by Face Addiction Now.