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“I think our drug laws need to be made scientifically, as best as possible, recognizing that values will always be part of that.”

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Maia Szalavitz

Maia Szalavitz is a journalist and author recognized for her contributions to the fields of neuroscience and addiction. Born on March 29, 1965, she has played a significant role in enhancing public understanding of these intricate subjects. Szalavitz's writing is characterized by its ability to make scientific concepts relatable to a wide audience. more

“I don't have kids, but I've often noticed when people first become parents they seem to completely forget their own adolescence and they start to, as their kids become teenagers, try to do the things that didn't stop them themselves. And I jokingly frame this as: Your brain gets wiped of those memories when you become a parent.”

People Trying Firsts Seems Kids Parent Memories Forget Brain Teenager Adolescence

Author:Maia Szalavitz

“I also had my own addiction to cocaine and heroin in my 20s. I knew that it was driven not by the things that the drug workers were telling me; in fact, I couldn't believe any drug information that was given to me by authorities because I knew from my own experience that it was wrong.”

Believe Facts Given My Own Information Drug Authority Workers Addiction Driven Cocaine Heroin

Author:Maia Szalavitz

“A lot of the stuff that we say about drugs is just wrong.”

Stuff Drug

Author:Maia Szalavitz

“I'd love to spend a day being supermodel beautiful.”

Beautiful Supermodel

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