Cheap Ways Out: Drug War, Harm Reduction, & Libertarian Leftism ft. Dustin Guastella

Left Reckoning

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Dustin "Dino" Guastella joins us once again to discuss his recent piece in Damage Magazine, "Making the Present the Enemy of the Future," on the false promise of harm reduction and the more affirmative role the state must play in regulating drug use and treating addiction. Dustin Guastella is the director of operations for Teamsters Local 623 in Philadelphia.

Read here: https://damagemag.com/2024/04/15/making-the-present-the-enemy-of-the-future/

Show notes:

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:22 The Tension Between Harm Reduction and Compulsory Treatment

26:27 Articulating a Comprehensive Solution to Addiction

37:10 The Need for Federal Investment in Addiction Treatment

40:03 Building a Positive Moral Vision for the Left