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Chasing the Scream

The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs

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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
THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY

'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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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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inspiration to read the truth. Must be yelled from the rooftops or whatever it is that kids do today.

the lies and deceptive practices America started to push other countries to take on the same failure of government

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Wow!!! What a fantastic look into the world & war on drugs from an enlighting new angle. Johann's writing & reading is as much captivating as it is inspiring. He shares the despair of those impacted by drugs and the war waged against them with admirable diplomacy. I cannot sing the praises of this book enough and it has truly opened my heart in a new way. Thank you Johann, for another incredible piece of writing.

Enlightening perspective & inspiring content

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