Tea and Other Drugs – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Tea and Other Drugs, I sit down with Dr. Carl Hart, professor at Columbia University and renowned expert on psychoactive substances, to challenge the mainstream narrative on the opioid crisis. We dive into the myths surrounding opioid overdose statistics, the controversy over 7-hydroxymitragynine, and how prohibitionist policies harm more than they help.

Dr. Hart unpacks why overdose numbers are often inflated, the role of kratom in harm reduction, and the ways drug hysteria fuels mass surveillance rather than public safety. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants a science-based perspective on drug policy, harm reduction, and personal autonomy.

🔹 Topics Covered:

The flawed logic behind opioid overdose statistics

7-hydroxymitragynine and the kratom industry divide

Why prohibition fuels harm instead of preventing it

The war on drugs as a war on pleasure

🔗 Resources & Links:
Website: TeaAndOtherDrugs.com
Kratom Tea: toptreeherbs.com

In the second episode of 'Tea and Other Drugs,' host Soren Shade sits down with his close friend and mental health investment expert, Alex Kuznetsov. Alex shares his journey from studying psychology at Columbia University to working at a transcranial magnetic stimulation clinic in Los Angeles, and ultimately becoming a venture capitalist focused on mental health innovations, including psychedelics. They discuss the challenges and exciting opportunities in the mental health space, the importance of medicalizing psychedelics, and the impact of prohibition on innovation. Alex also sheds light on his day-to-day activities as an investor and offers valuable advice to entrepreneurs looking to make a difference in mental health treatment.