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Drug Use For Grownups: Chasing Liberty In The Land Of Fear
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Harts Argument That We Need To Drastically Revise Our Current View Of Illegal Drugs Is Both Powerful And Timely . . . When It Comes To The Legacy Of This Countrys War On Drugs, We Should All Share His Outrage. The New York Times Book Reviewfrom One Of The World'S Foremost Experts On The Subject, A Powerful Argument That The Greatest Damage From Drugs Flows From Their Being Illegal, And A Hopeful Reckoning With The Possibility Of Their Use As Part Of A Responsible And Happy Lifedr. Carl L. Hart, Ziff Professor At Columbia University And Former Chair Of The Department Of Psychology, Is One Of The World'S Preeminent Experts On The Effects Of Socalled Recreational Drugs On The Human Mind And Body. Dr. Hart Is Open About The Fact That He Uses Drugs Himself, In A Happy Balance With The Rest Of His Full And Productive Life As A Researcher And Professor, Husband, Father, And Friend. In Drug Use For Grownups, He Draws On Decades Of Research And His Own Personal Experience To Argue Definitively That The Criminalization And Demonization Of Drug Usenot Drugs Themselveshave Been A Tremendous Scourge On America, Not Least In Reinforcing This Country'S Enduring Structural Racism.Dr. Hart Did Not Always Have This View. He Came Of Age In One Of Miami'S Most Troubled Neighborhoods At A Time When Many Ills Were Being Laid At The Door Of Crack Cocaine. His Initial Work As A Researcher Was Aimed At Proving That Drug Use Caused Bad Outcomes. But One Problem Kept Cropping Up: The Evidence From His Research Did Not Support His Hypothesis. From Inside The Massively Wellfunded Research Arm Of The American War On Drugs, He Saw How The Facts Did Not Support The Ideology. The Truth Was Dismissed And Distorted In Order To Keep Fear And Outrage Stoked, The Funds Rolling In, And Black And Brown Bodies Behind Bars.Drug Use For Grownups Will Be Controversial, To Be Sure: The Propaganda War, Dr. Hart Argues, Has Been Tremendously Effective. Imagine If The Only Subject Of Any Discussion About Driving Automobiles Was Fatal Car Crashes. Drug Use For Grownups Offers A Radically Different Vision: When Used Responsibly, Drugs Can Enrich And Enhance Our Lives. We Have A Long Way To Go, But The Vital Conversation This Book Will Generate Is An Extraordinarily Important Step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups'? A: The main argument of 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups' is that the greatest harm from drugs arises from their illegal status, rather than from drug use itself. Dr. Carl L. Hart advocates for a reevaluation of societal views on drug use and highlights the need for responsible consumption.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups' is Dr. Carl L. Hart, a Ziff Professor at Columbia University and a well-respected expert on the effects of recreational drugs.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups'? A: The book 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups' was published on January 12, 2021.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What category does 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups' belong to? A: The book is categorized under Biology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: While 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups' presents a controversial perspective, it is aimed at adult readers interested in understanding the complexities of drug use and its societal implications.
- Q: What key topics are covered in 'Drug Use for Grown-Ups'? A: The book covers topics such as the history of drug criminalization, the social implications of drug use, and personal anecdotes from Dr. Hart's own experiences with drugs.
- Q: Does the author provide personal insights in the book? A: Yes, Dr. Hart shares personal experiences alongside decades of research, illustrating how responsible drug use can be integrated into a fulfilling life.
- Q: What makes this book different from other books on drug use? A: This book offers a unique perspective by challenging common narratives about drug use and advocating for a more nuanced understanding of its role in society and individual lives.