“The alcoholism and drug abuse counseling profession is at a turning point, facing threats that fundamentally could alter the character of this field. While some see health care reform and financial concerns as topping the list of challenges; many others depict a spiritual crisis - a crisis in values. This crisis has emerged out of … Continue reading Revisiting the Work of William White: A Commitment to Ethical Action 1994
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From the Sidelines to Center Stage: Harm Reduction’s Entry into the Continuum of Care
There is a private club, known only as the “Substance Use Continuum of Care.” Membership in the club is by invitation only, and all addiction interventions in the club are legal and have federal funding. You want to be in the club, but like with any exclusive club, there are rules for members and strings … Continue reading From the Sidelines to Center Stage: Harm Reduction’s Entry into the Continuum of Care
Rights, morality and drug policy
Mark Kleiman recently wrote a great post on morality in drug policy: Jonathan Rauch, who heads the Brookings side of the project, found that line of argument troubling. He asked me whether the interests of the responsible 80% should really have to yield to the interests of the irresponsible 20%. (Since the two … Continue reading Rights, morality and drug policy
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