Drug Use for Grown-Ups

Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear

De: Dr. Carl L. Hart

Narrado por: Dr. Carl L. Hart

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.

This audiobook includes a PDF of figures and an appendix from the book.

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©2021 Dr. Carl L. Hart (P)2021 Penguin Audio

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One of Behavioral Scientist's Best Books of the Year

“[Hart's] positions may seem quite extreme to some but they also, by and large, make a lot of sense - and are backed up by ample research.... A major reason drugs have such a negative public image, Hart asserts, is racism...eye-opening.” (NPR.org)

“Hart’s argument that we need to drastically revise our current view of illegal drugs is both powerful and timely...when it comes to the legacy of this country’s war on drugs, we should all share his outrage.” (The New York Times Book Review)

“One of the most thought-provoking reads I’ve had the pleasure of exploring in a long time....” (Trevor Noah, The Daily Show)

Dr Carl Hart should be our drug Czar

Honesty integrity common sense are just a few of the words I’d use to describe Dr Harts work. Hats off to you Dr. I’ve always felt so guilty about my drug use but I now know it’s cool. I eat good sleep well and have a job for the last 45 years that I love. I’ve always been on the down low about drugs, but I get it now. It’s time to come out of the closet and be proud of who I am and how i obtain stress release in a turbulent time. Drugs aren’t bad it’s the policy’s around them that are. Give people choices and jobs !! Get rid of all the jobs people have that make money of bad policy and replace this jobs w policy that makes sense. Thank you so much for writing this book and speaking up.

Brilliant

There are a few concepts/claims I plan to do more research on before endorsing, but overall this book is fantastic. As a drug abuse treatment counselor at an addiction treatment center, and an ex-user of 'hard' drugs, I have increasingly found my mind wandering into the theoretical territory of this book the past year. Due I think primarily to my profession, this has been rather lonely work. Its good to see that there is a network of likeminded thinkers out there, and a growing body of research looking into this subject.

Hart has trouble with pronunciation

Great book with provoking thoughts on drug application and regulation. only took a star away because it's clear Hart struggles with certain words so they've edited-in soundbites of him saying words correctly and it's very pronounced. I found his cadence and pronunciation unique and often fun to hear him kind of struggle through certain words.

Amazing.

One of the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. So Good.

Amazing!!

More people need to read this!! I loved this book and it was very informative and enlightening

change your mind about drug use

I'm a drug addiction treatment professional. I thought I knew just about all there was to know about drug use. this book changed my mind.

The absolute truth to drug use

I really enjoyed reading Dr Carl Harts book, it really does show the reality of drug use and how confused our soceity is when it comes to that topic. He really shines a light in our most desperate time here on earth. Trully the most outspoken Doctor when it comes to this subject.

Important.

This book is very important and it should be mandotory for every goverment and public health official to read this book. Thank you Dr Carl Hart.

Great read! Engaging and informative throughout!

Dr.Hart schools the listener on what true freedom means. He uses his vast knowledge to point out how there are very few spaces on the planet which are actually free. His travels abroad and collaboration with others in the field, illustrate how this problem is not just in the United States of America. Humans need to be better at critical thinking and separating fact from fiction. I applaud your courage Dr.Hart, and look forward to reading your other books!! Thank you!!

Eye Opening

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has any interest in the effects of drugs either in their own body or on society as a whole.

Dr. Hart highlights the atrocities of the drug war, the complicity of the media, and a reasonable path forward.