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The Effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous for Drug Related Problems
46:57 - 52:03 (05:06)
The speaker discusses their opinion on Alcoholics Anonymous and its effectiveness as a treatment for drug-related issues. They believe that it is more beneficial for social interaction and peer support rather than for treating drug-related problems.
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The speaker believes that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can be good for social interactions and building a support group, but it shouldn't be the sole treatment for drug addiction.
46:57 - 49:17 (02:20)
addiction
Summary
The speaker believes that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can be good for social interactions and building a support group, but it shouldn't be the sole treatment for drug addiction. He thinks that viewing drug addiction as a moral failing has allowed AA to become a go-to solution for addiction.
ChapterThe Effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous for Drug Related Problems
Episode#233 – Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The traditional way of defining drugs as uppers and downers can be limiting as drugs can take people to places other drugs cannot.
49:17 - 52:03 (02:46)
Drugs
Summary
The traditional way of defining drugs as uppers and downers can be limiting as drugs can take people to places other drugs cannot. The experience of taking drugs can be positive and can unlock new perspectives.