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On drugs
Book • 1995
On Drugs explores the complex relationship between drugs, consciousness, and culture.
Lenson examines the historical and social contexts of drug use, challenging simplistic narratives of addiction and moral condemnation.
He delves into the subjective experiences of drug users, highlighting the diverse ways in which drugs can alter perception and consciousness.
The book also considers the political and economic forces that shape drug policies and the global drug trade.
Ultimately, Lenson advocates for a more nuanced and compassionate understanding of drug use, emphasizing the need for harm reduction strategies and evidence-based policies.
Lenson examines the historical and social contexts of drug use, challenging simplistic narratives of addiction and moral condemnation.
He delves into the subjective experiences of drug users, highlighting the diverse ways in which drugs can alter perception and consciousness.
The book also considers the political and economic forces that shape drug policies and the global drug trade.
Ultimately, Lenson advocates for a more nuanced and compassionate understanding of drug use, emphasizing the need for harm reduction strategies and evidence-based policies.
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