‘Tough love’: How RFK Jr.’s views on addiction could bring a new era of U.S. drug policy
STAT News: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, noted that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s approach to the opioid crisis blends “tough love” and open-mindedness, cautioning that RFK’s views might clash with evidence-based practices. “Effective addiction policies require compassion and science, not punitive measures that exacerbate harm,” Marino said.
