Ep. 94 - 7-OH: Policing, Pain Management, and Policy - Sgt. Terry Blevins (Ret.)

In this episode, Christina Dent speaks with Terry Blevins, a former law enforcement officer and soldier and current advocate for 7-OH, a derivative of kratom. They discuss the failures of drug prohibition, the moral conflicts faced by law enforcement, and the potential benefits of 7-OH as a pain management option. The conversation emphasizes the need for regulation over prohibition, the importance of research, and the societal implications of drug policy. Sgt. Terry Blevins (Ret.) is a former law enforcement officer, the Law Enforcement Advisor to 7-HOPE Alliance, and a national security expert. He brings decades of experience in law enforcement, national security, and public safety. He began his career in Arizona law enforcement, later serving in the U.S. Department of Defense and State Department, where he advised governments on counter-terrorism and critical infrastructure protection.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Terry Blevins and 7-OH Advocacy 14:55 Law Enforcement Perspectives on Drug Prohibition 25:28 The Shift in Law Enforcement Focus 33:04 Understanding 7-OH: A New Pain Management Option 44:13 The Dangers of Prohibition vs. Smart Regulation 59:45 Future Directions for 7-OH and Drug Policy Reform Keywords: drug policy, 7-OH, law enforcement, prohibition, pain management, advocacy, cannabis, opioid crisis, harm reduction, drug regulation