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: 274
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
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…
Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis
A panel of Jewish scholars, activists, a lawyer and a rabbi discuss how cannabis weaves through Jewish history, spirituality, law and culture. Their conversation ranges from ancient texts to modern l…
Kim Embrey, "Coca and the Victorians: From Botanical Curiosity to Regulated Drug, 1835–1912" (Transcript Publishing, 2025)
Historian Kim Embrey outlines how coca and cocaine moved through Victorian science, medicine, empire, and media to become regulated drugs. The conversation links shifting perceptions of coca to broad…
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