Ethan Nadelmann
Drug Policy Reformist | Legalization Advocacy Leader
About
Ethan Nadelmann has been a leading voice in the movement to reform drug laws and end the criminalization of drug use. As founder of the Drug Policy Alliance, he has ushered the once-marginal issue of drug legalization onto the center stage of US political debate.
Nadelmann's TED talks and media appearances have reached millions, challenging the status quo and making the case for a more humane, public health-focused approach to drugs. His keynotes offer a provocative exploration of the social, economic, and moral dimensions of drug policy, empowering audiences to rethink outdated paradigms.
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Why we need to end the War on Drugs
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.
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