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The Narcotic Farm: The Rise And Fall Of America'S First Prison For Drug Addicts
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From 1935 Until 1975, Just About Every Junkie Busted For Dope Went To The Narcotic Farm. Equal Parts Federal Prison, Treatment Center, Farm, And Research Laboratory, The Farm Was Designed To Rehabilitate Addicts And Help Researchers Discover A Cure For Drug Addiction. Although It Began As A Bold And Ambitious Public Works Project, And Became Famous As A Rehabilitation Center Frequented By Great Jazz Musicians Among Others, The Farm Was Shut Down Forty Years After It Opened Amid Scandal Over Its Drugtesting Program, Which Involved Experiments Where Inmates Were Being Used As Human Guinea Pigs And Rewarded With Heroin And Cocaine For Their Efforts.Published To Coincide With A Documentary To Be Aired On Pbs, The Narcotic Farm Includes Rare And Unpublished Photographs, Film Stills, Newspaper And Magazine Clippings, Government Documents, As Well As Interviews, Writings, And Anecdotes From The Prisoners, Doctors, And Guards That Trace The Farms Noble Rise And Tumultuous Fall, Revealing The Compelling Story Of What Really Happened Inside The Prison Walls.The Narcotic Farm Is A Beautiful, Fascinating Book That Takes Readers Deep Into A Forgotten American Institution. The Pictures Are Remarkable And The Story Brings An Important Moment In History Vividly To Life. Its A Stunning Work.Dave Isay, Founder Of Storycorpsthe Story Of Americas Long And Deep Affair With Addictive Drugs Is Incomplete Without Mention Of The Legendary Federal Narcotic Hospital In Lexington, Kentucky. The Narcotic Farm Tells This Story Well, And In Addition Provides A Wealth Of Revealing Photographs And Documents That Speak Volumes On What It Was Like To Be A Junkie In The Midtwentieth Century.Luc Sante, Author Of Low Life And Evidencethe Narcotic Farm Works Its Magic By Recapturing, In Images And Words, The Lost World Of Narco, The Sprawling Federal Prisonhospital For Drug Addicts In Lexington, Kentucky. Its The Details That Get You, From The Disheveled Misery Of Withdrawal To The Uninhibited Joy Of Performing In The House Jazz Band.David Courtwright, Author Of Dark Paradise, Addicts Who Survived, And Forces Of Habiteveryone Who Cares About Addiction And Recovery In This Country Should Look At These Pictures And Read This Text.Susan Cheever, Author Of My Name Is Bill Wilson: His Life And The Creation Of Alcoholics Anonymous And Desire: Where Sex Meets Addictionthe 'Narco,' With Its Combination Of Prison And Hospital, Drug Experimentation And Drug Cure, Total Institution And Farm, Exemplified The Contradictions Of American Drug Policy. The Authors Are To Be Commended For Their Accessible Text And Highquality Images That Vividly Convey The History Of The Narcotics Farm From The High Hopes Of Its Birth To Its Evolution Into A Fraternity For Drug Addicts.Eric Schneider Smack: Heroin And The American City, University Of Pennsylvania Press, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Narcotic Farm'? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' explores the history of America's first prison for drug addicts, detailing its dual role as a rehabilitation center and research facility from 1935 to 1975.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Narcotic Farm'? A: The book is authored by Nancy D. Campbell.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Narcotic Farm'? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' is a hardcover history book that combines narrative text with photographs and documents related to the prison's history.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Narcotic Farm' have? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' contains 208 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Narcotic Farm' published? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What kind of features can I expect in 'The Narcotic Farm'? A: The book includes rare photographs, film stills, newspaper clippings, government documents, and interviews that provide insights into the lives of inmates and staff at the Narcotic Farm.
- Q: Is 'The Narcotic Farm' suitable for academic research? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' can be a valuable resource for academic research on drug addiction, rehabilitation practices, and the history of drug policy in America.
- Q: Does the book provide personal accounts from those involved with the Narcotic Farm? A: Yes, the book includes anecdotes and writings from prisoners, doctors, and guards, offering personal perspectives on the experiences within the facility.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Narcotic Farm'? A: 'The Narcotic Farm' is a first edition.