Blowing Smoke argues that we are losing the drug war because of our devotion to the disease model of substance abuse. That model has become the driving force for our two main strategies in the war: prohibition laws and drug rehab. The book traces the history and science behind each to show how they paradoxically enable drug use.
Blowing Smoke argues that we are losing the drug war because of our devotion to the disease model of substance abuse. That model has become the driving force for our two main strategies in the war: prohibition laws and drug rehab. The book traces the history and science behind each to show how they paradoxically enable drug use.
Michael J. Reznicek, M.D., is a clinical psychiatrist in Washington state with over 20 years of experience. He has practiced in the military, in hospital-based community settings, in prisons and in state hospitals. He has been a guest on numerous talk-radio shows at the local, national, and international levels to discuss drug abuse. Michael Reznicek's website.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction Murder, Thievery and Drunkenness Demon Rum Disease Crusaders Racism, Progressivism and Drug Laws The Power of Paradigms The Brain on Drugs Deconstructing Rehab Rehab's Effectiveness: Who's Really in Denial? The Habit Model The Case for Drug Legalization Controlling Teen Drug Use Controlling Adult Drug Use Challenges and Opportunities Conclusion Appendix A: Signs of Drug Use in Children Appendix B: Medications Used to Treat Addictions Appendix C: Diagnosing Addictions Bibliography About the Author
Introduction Murder, Thievery and Drunkenness Demon Rum Disease Crusaders Racism, Progressivism and Drug Laws The Power of Paradigms The Brain on Drugs Deconstructing Rehab Rehab's Effectiveness: Who's Really in Denial? The Habit Model The Case for Drug Legalization Controlling Teen Drug Use Controlling Adult Drug Use Challenges and Opportunities Conclusion Appendix A: Signs of Drug Use in Children Appendix B: Medications Used to Treat Addictions Appendix C: Diagnosing Addictions Bibliography About the Author
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