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Chasing the Scream

The Search for the Truth About Addiction

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Chasing the Scream

By: Johann Hari
Narrated by: Johann Hari
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Bloomsbury presents Chasing the Scream written and read by Johann Hari.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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'Screamingly addictive' STEPHEN FRY
'Superb ... Thrilling story-telling' NAOMI KLEIN
'A powerful contribution to an urgent debate' GUARDIAN

What if everything we’ve been told about addiction is wrong? One of Johann Hari’s earliest memories is of trying to wake up one of his relatives and not being able to. As he grew older, he realised there was addiction in his family. Confused, he set out on a three-year, thirty-thousand mile journey to discover what really causes addiction – and how to solve it.

Told through a series of gripping human stories, this book was the basis of a TED talk and animation that have been viewed more than twenty million times. It has transformed the global debate about addiction.©2023 Johann Hari (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mental Health Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
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Critic Reviews

Screamingly addictive. The story it tells, jaw-droppingly horrific, hilarious and incredible, is one everyone should know (Stephen Fry)
Superb journalism and thrilling story-telling (Naomi Klein)
A wonderful book ... I hope everyone will read it (Sam Harris)
An absolutely stunning book. It will blow your mind, and blow you away (Elton John)
Wonderful. I couldn't put it down
One of the world's most important and most enlightening thinkers and social critics (Glenn Greenwald, winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
Breathtaking … A powerful contribution to an urgent debate
Incredibly powerful (Caroline Lucas)
A testament to Hari's skill as a writer
Incredibly entertaining. It’s enormously emotionally affecting … It really is an extraordinary book (Vanessa Feltz)
Gripping
Amazing and bracing and smart. It’s really revolutionary (Dan Savage)
All stars
Most relevant
Everyone on the planet should read or listen to this. The stories the messages the research effect every single one of us. Let’s hope the new Mexican prime minister - the first woman - will legalise drugs to bring hope love compassion and better living conditions to the citizens of Mexico 🙏❤️

Phenomenal

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Great audio book, every single adult should read this. End of story. Real eye opener

Every single Adult should read this.

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What a great book and on such a tough subject that on some level effects everyone on the planet counter intuitive maybe but I believe it to be the best answer we have to move forward and not stagnate any longer in the quagmire of misinformation. Thankyou for your in-depth research

True research is true enlightenment

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Fantastic … More people need to know about the contents of this book … The history, the personal stories the science …Read it and pass it on … We can all be a part of the change. Right now there are many broken hearts bc of the “ Drug Wars “ … This book is the guide to beginning the journey collectively to end the war on drugs and heal people, places and change policies …

Educational and eye opening …

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this book is essential reading/ listening in this disconnected and misguided world that still vilifies drugs and their users

everyone needs to hear this

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