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In the final episode of this 4-part series, Christina and Angela discuss how they learned about the term "harm reduction" and how they grappled with whether or not harm reduction measures were enabling users. Listen in as they take a dive deep into all things harm reduction - what are the options, what's working, and what's not. We've come a long way in understanding addiction and how to best reduce harms related to the war on drugs. Where do you stand on these harm reduction options?

In Part 3 of this 4-part series, Christina and Angela breakdown the chain reaction or cycle of harms related to drugs and addiction. They dive deep into what happens to a person when they are arrested in the realms of health, family and finances. Note: This conversation is not to defend anyone who's committed a crime but it's an explanation of the dominos that fall and the cost to society.

In Part 2 of this series, Christina and Angela discuss why having honest conversations about someone's drug use is so hard. When the expectation is to be completely abstinent, when and where is it safe to talk about some of the pitfalls of drug use? Listen in as they talk about the importance of recognizing potentially problematic substance use, how people can have a better relationship with substances, and understanding the reasons behind someone's drug use.

In this 4-part series, Christina talks with EFG's Angela Mallette about one of the most asked questions for End It For Good - "What would the world look like if substances were legal for adult use?"  In this in-depth conversation, they take a deep dive into the "what if's." What programs, funding, and policies might be needed to make health-centered approaches to drugs work? Join them as they discuss possible scenarios and potential outcomes as they envision a world without the war on drugs.

Mr. Floyd Rogers, Jr., an Associate Pastor at Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church, has lived many different lives. Starting from a traumatic childhood experience, he ended up in an environment where drug dealing was glamorized, eventually landing him in prison. However, he was able to change course and was given a second chance. This is a fascinating conversation from the perspective of a former drug dealer who turned his life around and now helps others in so many ways. 

End It For Good's Development Coordinator, Jane Clair Tyner, is our last team member to share her story on how she changed her mind in favor of health-centered approaches to drugs. In this very personal interview, Jane Clair tells Christina the heartbreaking story of losing her precious son, Asa. The issues of how we address drugs and addiction are vast. Her story is a unique perspective and outlines the deeper problems with the current system. 

The self-described "outsider," Jennifer Allen, talks about how she ended up at End It For Good and how she changed her mind on the War on Drugs. We always talk about how we want others to go out and tell their friends and family about the harms of the drug war. Even for her, it took some time to learn all about this complex issue and be able to explain it to others. Join us to hear her journey! 

It's our 50th Episode!!! Christina was excited to sit down with End It For Good CEO Brett Montague to talk about his journey in walking with his brother through addiction and recovery. He also talks about how hiring those who the criminal justice system has impacted is vital and will help communities and the state of Mississippi thrive. We also get to hear about his guilty pleasure. Can you guess what it is? 

How did the End It For Good team members change their minds in favor of health-center approaches to drugs? Starting with End It For Good's Director of Outreach, Angela Mallette, Christina talks with her about her background, struggles, triumphs, and how she got to where she is today. 

In this episode, Christina talks with Chris Freeze, former FBI Special Agent in Charge for the state of Mississippi. They dive into what he's learned in the last few years that intersect with the work End It For Good focuses on, what is the Science of Hope, and where he stands on the Drug War. 

Christina sits down with Reverend Steve Casteel from Heritage United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. Steve was part of the Faith panel at the 2022 End It For Good SHIFT Summit. In this episode, he talks about how he became involved with these issues of drugs and drug use, why stigma is so prevalent in the faith community, and how having hard conversations is good for the church. 

The End It For Good podcast is back after 16 months!! What have we been doing over the last year and a half? Find out what we've been learning, where we've been, and who we've met along the way. Christina and Mike will touch on Fentanyl and weigh some options on what truly reduces the harms of the drug war. 

As the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prisons and Youth Justice in the UK, he worked within the prison system and now is cutting a clear path for reformed drug laws through his group, The Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group. Listen to how he came to these conclusions and what he wants to do to help.

It's not very often that we find a current law enforcement officer, in active duty, speaking out about the harms of the drug war. Peter Muyshondt, Police Chief in Antwerp, Belgium, changed his mind after he saw the harms of drugs in his own family. Listen to his powerful story. 

Christina talks with Dan Reynolds, Host of the ALEC podcast Across The States. American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. She tells them the story of what changed her mind. 

Author Colleen Cowles shares her wealth of information on several different aspects of the War on Drugs - the good, the bad and the mind-blowing!

Christina offers her best tips, from a Christian perspective, on how to have a respectful and meaningful conversation about the ending the Drug War.

Chief Taylor's upbringing made her want to become a police officer and she achieved that, and so much more, in the state of Missouri. She has changed her mind about the War on Drugs because of the things she witnessed. Spend a few minutes with Christina and Chief Taylor to hear her story.

If you've never heard of Kratom, you probably will.  We discuss what it is, how it's used and what the government thinks of it.

When it comes to fines and fees, how difficult is it to get out of the criminal justice system once you get in it?