David Nelson, Ed.D., and Rashi Shukla, Ph.D.

The "33": Methamphetamine: A Love Story

Education EN ↓ 57 episodes

The podcasts explores the dark and hidden lives of "33" men and women who were users, dealers or manufacturers of meth. In addition to the "33" men and women Dr. Shukla interviewed for her book, there are special episodes that include academic scholars, mental health and medical professionals and those of the legal system. Host and Professor, Dr. David Nelson, Ed. D. and author of the book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story," Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph. D., discuss the topic of meth addiction in Oklahoma.

Author

David Nelson, Ed.D., and Rashi Shukla, Ph.D.

Episodes

S1:EP8: The 33: "Daphne: I was hooked..." 22.02.2022 31:37

Dr. Rashi Shukla discusses 47-year old Daphne, one of the 33 recovering meth users, cooks and/or dealers she interviewed for her book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story."

S1 :EP7: The 33: Felix," Fast Money Goes Fast..." 24.01.2022 34:43

Dr. Rashi Shukla discusses Felix, one of the 33 she interviewed for her book, " Methamphetamine: A Love Story." Felix was a meth user, cook and dealer. He is now in college and aspires to be an educator.

S1:EP5: The 33: Addiction, Children and Families 15.12.2021 38:32

Dr. David Nelson, Ed. D., and Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph. D., discuss addiction within families and the roles children play in the family dynamics where addiction is present. Guest is Sociology and Substance Abuse Professor and Physician, Dr. Keith Killian, M.D.

S1:EP4: The 33: Wes: "There is no rational thought." 06.10.2021 32:21

In Episode 4 of The 33: Methamphetamine, A Love Story," Author and Professor, Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph. D., and Host, Dr. David Nelson, Ed. D., discuss the life of "Wes," a former meth addict, dealer and cook from Oklahoma. "Wes" is one of the "33" Dr. Shukla interviewed for her book,"Methamphetamine: A Love Story."

S1:EP3: The 33: Katie," It was hell..." 18.08.2021 30:58

"Katie" is one of the "33" Dr. Rashi Shukla interviewed for her book," Methamphetamine: A Love Story." This is a podcast discussion with Dr. Shukla about "Katie's" addiction to meth, life as a "cook" and abusive childhood. Also, related discussion will briefly address the meth issues relevant to Oklahoma.

S1:EP2' The "33": Evan, "It's all an illusion." 10.07.2021 31:39

Episode 2: Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph. D., talks about her interview with one of the "33" former meth addicts, dealers and "cooks" she met for her book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story." In addition to the discussion of "Evan," Dr. Shukla and host David Nelson, Ed. D., highlight recent meth lab busts in Oklahoma.

S1:EP1: The 33: Methamphetamine: A Love Story 21.06.2021 29:41

Welcome, to Episode 1 of the podcast: The “33.” In this episode we will discuss the background and interest that led to the research for Dr. Shukla’s book, “Methamphetamine: A Love Story,” and introduce you to some of the individuals who we will be highlighting over the next several episodes. Dr. Rashi Shukla, Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Oklahoma and Author of the bo...