About this episode

Carl Hart discusses his belief that all drugs should be legalized and the implications of this stance.

As a neuroscientist and psychology professor at Columbia University who studies the immediate and long-term effects of illicit substances, Carl Hart believes that all drugs — including heroin, methamphetamines, and cocaine — should be legalized. Steve talks to Carl about his new book, Drug Use for Grown-Ups, and Carl tells Steve why decriminalizing drugs is as American as apple pie. This episode originally aired on May 21st, 2021.

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: Carl Hart

Topics covered

• drug legalization
• neuroscience
• psychology
• illicit substances
• decriminalization
• American culture

Keywords

• drugs
• legalization
• Carl Hart
• Steve
• neuroscience
• psychology
• decriminalization
• illicit substances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbia University

Books & works: Drug Use for Grown-Ups

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