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Drug Use for Grown-Ups
- Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear
- Narrated by: Dr. Carl L. Hart
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
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Summary
From 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 life.
Dr. 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 so-called 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 colleague, husband, father, and friend.
In Drug Use for Grown-Ups, he draws on decades of research and his own personal experience to argue definitively that the criminalization and demonization of drug use - not drugs themselves - have 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 well-funded 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 Grown-Ups 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 Grown-Ups 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.
This audiobook includes a PDF of figures and an appendix from the book.
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Critic reviews
One of Behavioral Scientist's Best Books of the Year
“[Hart's] positions may seem quite extreme to some but they also, by and large, make a lot of sense - and are backed up by ample research.... A major reason drugs have such a negative public image, Hart asserts, is racism...eye-opening.” (NPR.org)
“Hart’s 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 country’s war on drugs, we should all share his outrage.” (The New York Times Book Review)
“One of the most thought-provoking reads I’ve had the pleasure of exploring in a long time....” (Trevor Noah, The Daily Show)
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- Mr M P Winder
- 20-02-21
Good insight from a profesional in this field.
I reccommend this to anybody whether they use drugs or not. It hopefully will help people see that more deaths occur when substances are illegal but making them illegal can secure massive funding.
Now that I have read this i will not judge somebody based on their use of drugs or the specific drug they use. I did believe the message that crack and heroine users were all addicts that needed help, Dr Hart has evidence to suggest this is not the case.
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- Marcel Atteen
- 26-03-21
game changer
this book is amazing, emightening and made me change my mind on the topic of drugs.
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- ben
- 03-03-21
A great and powerful book.
He walks the walk and talks the talk.
What a hero and inspiration to all of us still in the closet.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-21
Fantastic
A must read for everyone and anyone. Very educational and thought provoking. Laden with facts and knowledge gained through research and experience unlike most literature on drugs
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- Anonymous User
- 12-02-21
ENJOYED EVREY SECOND
Carl is awesome. Loved hearing his voice. Realy smart and humble man. Worth the time and money.
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- Leila
- 07-02-21
A well researched science backed book
the narrative in this book is alternative to the mainstream media. because of that I think it's an important one for everyone to read.
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- GA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
- 20-03-22
Some good content very political
some good content, he covered a lot of topics and has an interesting perspective and experiences, politics was very American.
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- Michael De S
- 26-06-22
A real eye opener. No BS just facts
Wow. This really opened my eye to the truth about drugs. It doesn’t mean I’m going to start shooting up or snorting, I have my own personal reasons for that. I feel a lot more informed and understanding of the issues discussed.
There are slight distractions along this journey but nothing that would make me give this work anything less than a glowing review.
A must read but for grown ups only. Not for narrow, closed minds.
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- E.S. Thomas
- 15-05-21
Author reading made it even better
This book was better than expected. The beginning chapters included the usual arguments against drug prohibition, given additional weight due to the author’s expertise. However, the latter chapters, each of which was focused on a different type of drug, were interesting, informative, relatable and touching. Have Dr Hart read the book and hearing his emphasis on words really helped he emotion to come through. 5 stars.
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- Mr. M. S. Rayner
- 28-03-21
Amazing book from a very brave man.
I wish I could find a way to support Carl's mission. I hope this books supports a catalyst for change globally, and for true democracy.
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