AiRs Andrew Wainwright on CNN Americn Morning - Drug Czar.mp4

The nations new drug czar is raising eyebrows for promising to stop using the phrase war on drugs because it could be misleading. He says he favors treatment and prevention over locking up drug users.

Joining me now to talk about this and the debate over legalizing drugs is Jeff Miron. Hes an economist at Harvard University who supports legalization. And Andrew Wainwright who works to help addicts through his company, Assistance in Recovery. Hes a former addict, and he is against legalization.

So, the new drug czar, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal said the following, gentleman: Regardless of how you try to explain to people that its a war on drugs or a war on a product, people see a war as a war on them, a war on individuals. And were not at war with people in this country.

ANDREW WAINWRIGHT, PRESIDENT & CEO, ASSISTANCE IN RECOVERY, INC.: I think it's a — I think legalization is a tough road, a tough pitch. I think when folks are that unstable and making that difficult decision, its hard for them to ask to advocate on their behalf.

So, I'm not a proponent of legalization. I'm a proponent of treatment. And I'm excited with the new drug czar and the road were taking here. I think the opportunity for more treatment and a new understanding about addiction is, I think, our best bet moving forward.

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• Assistance in Recovery
• Interventions
• War on Drugs
• Drug Czar
• Drug Treatment

[slade420]

its on drug users, you cant fight an inanimate object. thats like declaring a war on mud.

[Martial024]

Is it me or does it seem like they only bring addicts and cops on to debate against it.?

[Martial024]

Not in todays America.

We should just change our name. America is nothing like it should be. Giant fraud.

[fuzzybekool]

And the word " CZAR " doesn't send the wrong signal ? LMAO