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A review by rick2
Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear by Carl L. Hart
4.0
Dr Carl Hart bills himself as a responsible, functioning member of society, who happens to use illegal drugs for self improvement and recreation. This book examines the history of drug policy in the US, drug policies of other countries, and a fair bit of Dr. Harts first hand experiences.
I am a moderately responsible member of society who doesn’t use drugs, and I thought it was an illuminating and well done book. The discussions of what actually constitute “harm-reduction” and the separation of dogma from research will stay with me for a long time. I’m maybe a bit cautious to just accept the what seems like a conclusion of “legalize it all and have better public safely” but I think this book is a convincing step in that direction.
I am a moderately responsible member of society who doesn’t use drugs, and I thought it was an illuminating and well done book. The discussions of what actually constitute “harm-reduction” and the separation of dogma from research will stay with me for a long time. I’m maybe a bit cautious to just accept the what seems like a conclusion of “legalize it all and have better public safely” but I think this book is a convincing step in that direction.