What is the matter with our drug policy?

Under federal law and in many U.S. states, marijuana remains illegal — even though it's far safer than many of the substances we can all get our hands on. Fake an injury and a few hours later, you can have a handful of perfectly legal opioids that start you on a deadly path to addiction.

In this episode of Heroin Uncut: The Truth About the Crisis, Jay Lassiter explores the contradictions that kill in our drug policy.

More episodes, videos and info at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut

What is the matter with our drug policy?
Under federal law and in many U.S. states, marijuana remains illegal &mdash; even though it's far safer than many of the substances we can all get our hands on. Fake an injury and a few hours later, you can have a handful of perfectly legal opioids that start you on a deadly path to addiction.
In this episode of Heroin Uncut: The Truth About the Crisis, Jay Lassiter explores the contradictions that kill in our drug policy.
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Heroin Uncut is a blunt, honest look at the opioid crisis.

Recovering drug addict Jay Lassiter believes truth is a powerful tool — and one we need to fight back against the political interests, social pressures and lack of understanding that make this crisis worse every day. 

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Monday. Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.

Heroin Uncut

Heroin Uncut is a blunt, honest look at the opioid crisis.

Recovering drug addict Jay Lassiter believes truth is a powerful too — and one we need to fight back against the political interests, social pressures and lack of understanding that make this crisis worse every day. 

Heroin Uncut is a special project of NJ1015.com and Townsquare Media. New full episodes every Monday. Get more information — and resources — at HeroinUncut.com. Follow HeroinUncut on Twitter and Facebook @HeroinUncut.