From bank robber to scholar: the Knoxville dropout fighting to change how we see addiction

The GuardianThursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00:43 AM
From bank robber to scholar: the Knoxville dropout fighting to change how we see addiction
Kirsten Smith, once a bank robber and drug user, is now a scholar advocating for a new perspective on addiction. After struggling with heroin and spending time in prison, she believes society should stop viewing addiction solely as a disease.
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