EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 26 MIN
Beyond Punishment: A Public Health Revolution in Tackling Addiction
from The Hypothesis · host 128596915
For decades, society has treated substance use as a crime rather than a complex medical and social challenge. In this episode, we uncover why punitive policies have failed and explore a new paradigm—rooted in science, empathy, and global success stories like Portugal’s decriminalization model. Join us as we break down the bio-psycho-social roots of addiction and chart a path forward through prevention, harm reduction, and integrated care .
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For decades, society has treated substance use as a crime rather than a complex medical and social challenge. In this episode, we uncover why punitive policies have failed and explore a new paradigm—rooted in science, empathy, and global success stories like Portugal’s decriminalization model. Join us as we break down the bio-psycho-social roots of addiction and chart a path forward through prevention, harm reduction, and integrated care .
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