Podcast: The February take-home with guest Dr James MorrisPodcast: The February take-home with guest Dr James Morris
Addictions Edited: the monthly take-home
Alcohol, policy, stigma, cannabis arrests, police discretion, services for pregnant women who use drugs and more...
45:34•3 Feb 2022
Rethinking Alcohol Use with Dr. James Morris: Personal Stories and Policy Insights
“Guidelines or statistics about risk do not resonate with people, but lived experience and stories about people’s lives absolutely do resonate.”
Ever wondered why some people’s stories about overcoming addiction resonate more than dry statistics? In this episode of 'Addictions Edited', Dr. James Morris from London South Bank University dives into the continuum model of alcohol use. Moving beyond the outdated binary view of 'problem' versus 'non-problem' drinking, Dr. Morris highlights how understanding alcohol use on a spectrum can lead to more effective interventions.
He underscores the power of personal stories in driving behavior change, sharing real-life examples like brief interventions and the impact of initiatives like Dry January. But that's not all. Dr. Morris also discusses the relaxed drug laws in the UAE and their potential implications for global drug policy. He touches on innovative treatments for opioid dependence, such as depo buprenorphine in custodial settings, and emphasizes the critical need for workforce development in addiction treatment services.
The episode wraps up with a sobering look at the repeated removal of babies from vulnerable women and the essential role of specialist midwives in addressing this heart-wrenching issue. Tune in for an episode packed with insights, real-world examples, and a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery.
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