End It For Good

Ep. 12 - Kratom - Why we have to keep it legal to protect our kids and our communities

The herbal supplement Kratom has been banned in multiple states and now in several counties in Mississippi. As the Drug War tries to expand its targets to include Kratom, we explore why keeping it legal is important for public safety and for reducing any potential for harm from the substance itself. 

Ep. 11 - Interview - Dr. Jeffrey Singer - Addiction vs dependence, and why using opioids in treatment saves lives

Not everyone who is dependent on a substance is addicted to it, and not everyone who wants to be sober should stop using all opioids. Dr. Singer, a senior fellow at the CATO Institute, clarifies why he believes research supports these statements and why it's crucial we understand these concepts if we want to curb our overdose epidemic. 

Ep. 10 - Dr. Jeffrey Singer interview - Part 1 - Prevention, Prince, and why street drugs, not prescriptions, are the driver of the opioid epidemic

Dr. Jeffrey Singer, Senior Fellow at The Cato Institute, joins us to answer, “If we’re in an overdose crisis from prescription opioids, how would legalizing all drugs help us?” Dr. Singer explains why we’ve misunderstood what’s happening today, why that misunderstanding is causing more people to die, and what we can do to reverse the trend and save lives. 

Ep. 9 - Liz Evans Interview: The people behind the label "typical addict," and how we can help them

Our cultural stereotype of "typical addict" is someone who is homeless, jobless, whose life is visibly broken. But who are the people behind that stigmatized label and how can we best help them? Liz Evans has spent her career learning and living out those answers.

Ep. 8: Johann Hari Interview - Part 3: The Opposite of Addiction is Connection

Heroin-Assisted treatment, giving pure heroin to heroin-addicted people in a clinic alongside support services, is DECREASING addiction and death. Why is something so counter-intuitive working? Johann Hari walks us through the research on legalized heroin and recovery, and the vision for each of us using the voice we have to effect change, because "Courage calls to courage everywhere." 

Ep. 7: Johann Hari Interview - Part 2: Why the illegal drug market is violent and chaotic, and how the US exported that violence globally

Johann Hari, author of "Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs" joins us to talk about how the US exported the Drug War globally, and why chaos and violence don't have to be part of the drug market. Also addressing the objection that just because we legalize drugs doesn't mean gangsters will go away. Will they?

Ep. 6: Johann Hari Interview - Part 1: The Birth of Drug Prohibition and the First Reformers

For most of history, all drugs were legal. Johann Hari, author of "Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs" explores why we started the Drug War 100 years ago. If you've thought, "Surely there were solid reasons for prohibition in the beginning, even if there have been harms," this is a great introduction to historical evidence for prohibition.

Ep. 5: What changed our minds? From Drug War supporters to Legalization advocates

Mike & Christina spent much of their lives as supporters of tough-on-crime, tough-on-drugs policies. From Christina who's still never seen an illegal drug in real life, to Mike riding for hours in delivery trucks with formerly incarcerated people, our paths were different. This is the story of what changed our minds. 

Ep. 4: If drug use is wrong, how can you support legalization? Q&A about reform

We delve into three common questions about reform and their answers, including the question of morality.

Ep. 3: What I Learned Walking With My Son Through Addiction - Guest: James Moore

James Moore, from Hattiesburg, MS, shares what he learned through his son's addiction and tragic death from an overdose, and how he uses his small business to bring life and hope to other families. Challenging, helpful, and hopeful.