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Ethan Nadelmann: Why we need to end the War on Drugs


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Originally Published: 11/12/2014

Post Date: 11/12/2014

by TED Talks | Drug Policy Alliance


Summary/Abstract

Ethan Nadelmann fiery presentation examines the sanity of the drug war.

Content

Is the War on Drugs doing more harm than good? In a bold talk, drug policy reformist Ethan Nadelmann makes an impassioned plea to end the "backward, heartless, disastrous" movement to stamp out the drug trade. He gives two big reasons we should focus on intelligent regulation instead.

Twenty years ago, Ethan Nadelmann left his teaching position at Princeton University to become a full-time advocate for ending the drug war. As the founding executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), the largest and most influential organization promoting drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, Ethan’s vision and leadership have had a monumental impact on public opinion and changed the course of history.


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