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: 286
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
Last Day: How to Stop Losing Our Loved Ones to the Opioid Crisis with Stephanie Wittels Wachs (Gallery/Lemonada Books, 2026)
Emily Dufton talks with Stephanie Wittels Wachs about her journey from personal grief to writing a practical guide on the opioid crisis, focusing on disease-based treatment and harm reduction. The co…
In Praise of Addiction: Or How We Can Learn to Love Dependency in a Damaged World with Elizabeth F. S. Roberts (Princeton UP, 2026)
Anthropologist Elizabeth F. S. Roberts contrasts US ideas of addiction as pathology with Mexican views that value dependency when it connects people. The conversation links history, family experience…
The Warm Hug: Substance Use and How to Fix the Failure of Treatment and Recovery in America with Keith Keller (Infinite Recovery, 2026)
Keith Keller shares his journey from bar-band drummer to long-term recovery, nurse, and author, arguing that recovery is a learnable set of skills. He and host Emily Dufton talk frankly about why US …
Hit Doctors: Care, Harm, and the Art of Survival with Sarah Brothers (U California Press, 2026)
Dr Sarah Brothers talks with Emily Dufton about hit doctors in San Francisco, highlighting uncredentialled expertise, harm reduction and life amid fentanyl. Their conversation focuses on the stories …
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