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Drug Use for Grown-Ups

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Drug Use for Grown-Ups

By: Carl L. Hart
Narrated by: Carl L. Hart
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 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.

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A pivotal book that anyone who is on the fence about drug use should read. Will challenge a lot of your previous held notions are what constitutes a 'drug user', and how responsible drug use can, and already is, integrated into the daily lives of most people.

Eye opening

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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.

A real eye opener. No BS just facts

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Carl is awesome. Loved hearing his voice. Realy smart and humble man. Worth the time and money.

ENJOYED EVREY SECOND

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I am aligned to the important messages of this book. For too long myths about drug use have been pushed for a particular cause. It doesn’t have to be this way and this book describes why and how. I learned a lot from it (and High Price) and will share the insights and information. It’s time we approach drugs with a different mindset. It’s time for change in our pursuit of happiness. Highly recommend this book.

Interesting and insightful - it’s time for change

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I thoroughly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn evidence based facts about recreational drugs and their effects. The book also addresses the outdated policies on drugs that cause harm and devastation especially amongst the underprivileged classes.

Great book

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