It’s the same enemy, but a different kind of war. The way we’re fighting drug epidemics today looks vastly different than the way it used to — we’re armed with a drug that can overpower overdose, a new perspective on addiction and in some cases, more compassion. 
But is this a losing battle?

It’s the same enemy, but a different kind of war. The way we’re fighting drug epidemics today looks vastly different than the way it used to — we’re armed with a drug that can overpower overdose, a new perspective on addiction and in some cases, more compassion. But is this a losing battle?

It’s the same enemy, but a different kind of war. The way we’re fighting drug epidemics today looks vastly different than the way it used to — we’re armed with a drug that can overpower overdose, a new perspective on addiction and in some cases, more compassion.&nbsp;
But is this a losing battle?&nbsp;

Where Is The War On Drugs?

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

Science

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

Share Where Is The War On Drugs?

Sign up to save your podcasts

Where Is The War On Drugs?

Where Is The War On Drugs?

More shows like The Pulse

Science Friday

On the Media

KERA's Think

On Point | Podcast

Voices in the Family

Radiolab

This American Life

Fresh Air

The Moth

TED Radio Hour

Reveal

Hidden Brain

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Eleanor Amplified

1A

Throughline

Short Wave

A.I. Nation