New Books in Drugs, Addiction and RecoveryNew Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
Marshall Poe
'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery' offers scholarly insights and interviews on the complexities of drugs and addiction.
Episodes: 277
Scholarly Insights on Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery: A Deep Dive
Curious about the nuanced world of drugs, addiction, and recovery? 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery' is your go-to podcast for in-depth interviews with scholars who have penned books on these intricate subjects. Hosted by Marshall Poe, this series isn't your typical discussion on addiction; it dives into the academic side of things, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives that go beyond mainstream narratives.
Whether it's exploring the history of drug use, societal impacts, or personal recovery stories, each episode brings something fresh and thought-provoking to the table. Perfect for anyone looking to broaden their understanding through the lens of expert research and real-life experiences.
Latest Episodes
David Petruccelli, "A Scourge of Humanity: The Origins of Interpol and the End of Empire in Central and Eastern Europe" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Historian David Petruccelli discusses how the collapse of European empires, crime panics and the League of Nations shaped the origins of Interpol and modern international policing. The conversation t…
Benjamin Robert Siegel, "Markets of Pain: Opium, Capitalism, and the Global History of Painkillers" (Oxford UP, 2026)
Historian Benjamin Siegel discusses the global history of licit opium and its role in shaping modern painkillers, capitalism and the contemporary opioid crisis. The conversation follows farmers, offi…
Kenneth Anderson, "Sanitariums, Hospitals, and the Belladonna Cure: Volume Three of the Untold History of Addiction Treatment in the United States" (The HAMS Harm Reduction Network, Inc., 2022)
Kenneth Anderson talks with Emily Dufton about the hidden history of addiction treatment in the US, from secret cures and asylums to corporate rehab empires. Their discussion raises questions about e…
Kaitlin P. Reed, "Settler Cannabis: From Gold Rush to Green Rush in Indigenous Northern California" (U Washington Press, 2023)
Historian and Native American studies scholar Kaitlin P. Reed links California’s cannabis green rush to long-standing patterns of colonial extraction, land theft and environmental harm. The conversat…
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!