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  • Chasing the Scream

  • The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs
  • By: Johann Hari
  • Narrated by: Johann Hari
  • Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Chasing the Scream

By: Johann Hari
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Publisher's Summary

The New York Times bestseller.

The inspiration for the feature film The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

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 audiobook 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

Critic Reviews

"Screamingly addictive. The story it tells, jaw-droppingly horrific, hilarious and incredible, is one everyone should know." (Stephen Fry)

"Intoxicatingly thrilling." (Russell Brand)

"Superb journalism and thrilling story-telling." (Naomi Klein)

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Educational and eye opening …

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 …

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incredible book, truly life changing

Everything I thought I knew about drugs, the war on drugs and the world if drugs was wrong. this book is absolute genius and should be required reading for every single person on earth.

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Every single Adult should read this.

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

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