Travis Linnemann, “Meth Wars: Police, Media, Power” (NYU Press, 2016)Travis Linnemann, “Meth Wars: Police, Media, Power” (NYU Press, 2016)
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
If all you knew about methamphetamines came from popular culture (“Breaking Bad”) or government anti-drug campaigns (“Faces of Meth”), then you’d probably think that the typical meth user was a unemployed, rail thin degenerate with bad acne,
56:57•15 Mar 2017
Rethinking Meth: Media Myths and Realities with Travis Linnemann
“We end up treating all drug users like violent criminals. It's crazy to put somebody in jail for that stuff.”
Imagine if everything you thought you knew about methamphetamines was wrong. Travis Linnemann's book, Meth Wars: Police, Media, Power, takes a sledgehammer to the stereotypical images of meth users we've been fed by TV shows like Breaking Bad and sensationalist news stories. In this episode of New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery, Linnemann joins host Marshall Poe to peel back the layers of misconception and reveal a more nuanced picture of meth use in America.
You'll hear how media and law enforcement have painted meth users as irredeemable 'tweekers,' but the reality is far more complex. Linnemann argues that while meth is indeed a serious issue, it's not the monstrous outlier it's often made out to be. He challenges us to rethink how we view drug users and to critically assess the information we consume. If you've ever questioned the narratives spun around drugs and addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to get a fresh perspective and maybe even challenge some of your own assumptions.
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