Chasing the Scream
by Johann Hari
Hari's history of the drug war and his argument that connection, not punishment, treats addiction. Compelling narrative; some claims are simplified, and critics note it.
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you want the case for treating addiction as a connection problem.
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you want a rigorous scientific review.
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Three things you will actually use
- The opposite of addiction is connection.
- Punishment deepens the problem.
- Policy shapes recovery.
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Our verdict
Connection over punishment.
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