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Get in the Herd with host Nathan Mitchell with Rhode Island Drug Policy Advocates
Get in the Herd with host Nathan Mitchell with Rhode Island Drug Policy Advocates
Get in the Herd with host Nathan Mitchell with Rhode Island Drug Policy Advocates
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Host Nathan Mitchell and Rhode Island advocates discuss pioneering drug policy changes on 'Get In The Herd'. Join the conversation on transforming drug policy.
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Get the buttons here!Rhode Island's Bold Move: Pioneering Drug Policy Changes
These three pieces of legislation are a really important continuation of changing the approach that has been in The United States for The Last Years, which is approaching use really as a criminal problem.
Imagine a world where drug use is treated with compassion rather than criminalization. That's the vision Rhode Island is turning into reality. In this episode of 'Get In The Herd', host Nathan Mitchell sits down with Rhode Island Drug Policy Advocates to discuss their groundbreaking achievements. They’ve successfully pushed through three monumental changes: supervised safe consumption sites, reclassification of simple possession, and the legalization of buprenorphine.
These changes are set to be signed into law by Governor Daniel McKee, marking a significant shift in how drug use is approached in the United States. The advocates share their personal journeys and the hurdles they've overcome within the criminal justice system. They emphasize harm reduction, recovery advocacy, and the critical need for individualized approaches to treatment. One advocate poignantly states, 'Everyone is an expert in their own life', underscoring the importance of respecting personal experiences in recovery.
This episode offers a deep dive into how these policy changes aim to break down barriers to treatment and recovery, providing a fresh perspective on drug use. Tune in to hear these inspiring stories and join the conversation on transforming drug policy.