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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
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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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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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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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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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A brilliant book. Well researched and stories told with empathy and heart. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

What an eye opener!

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