The Impact of Criminalising Drugs on Our Brains with Dr. Carl Hart

Dr. Carl Hart wants us to rethink our relationship with drugs. The professor of neuroscience and psychology at Columbia University and author of Drug Use For Grown-Ups is a frequent commentator on the dearth of negative outcomes that drug prohibition has cause on our society and us as individuals.Today on The Braincare Podcast, Dr. Carl Hart discusses how the war on drugs has caused pain for many while lining the pockets of a few. Plus, he shares his thoughts on staying mentally and physically healthy while engaging in drug use.We talk about: Who are the real casualties of the war on drugs? Prohibition, panic and anxiety Why progressives use drugs as a scapegoat Removing the shame and fear from drugs Keeping healthy on opiates Hydration and amphetamine use Countering physical effects of drug use with nutrition and exercise