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Methamphetamine: Fact vs. Fiction and Lessons from the Crack Hysteria

  • When
  • February 20, 2014
    1:00–8:00 p.m. (EST)
  • Where
  • Open Society Foundations–New York
    224 West 57th Street
    New York, NY 10019
    United States of America
Methamphetamine: Fact vs. Fiction and Lessons from the Crack Hysteria (February 20, 2014)

The rise in methamphetamine use has provoked a barrage of misinformation and reckless policies, such as mandatory minimum sentences, increased penalties for minor offenders, and major restrictions against certain medicines.

The Open Society Foundations hosts an expert panel to explore illicit methamphetamine use and its consequences, including alarmist propaganda and the flawed policies that have followed. The event also looks at humane approaches to methamphetamine users and smarter drug policies.

This event celebrates the release of the latest report by Columbia University psychology professor Carl Hart, titled Methamphetamine: Fact vs. Fiction and Lessons from the Crack Hysteria.

Speakers

  • Professor Carl Hart, Columbia University
  • Bill Piper, Drug Policy Alliance, Director of National Affairs
  • Holly Catania, Drug Policy, Law and Health Consultant
  • Howard Josepher, President and CEO, Exponents
  • Marykate O’Neil, Columbia University (Moderator)

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