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Mentioned in 19 episodes
Chasing the Scream
The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs
Book • 2015
In 'Chasing the Scream', Johann Hari delves into the origins and consequences of the war on drugs.
The book spans nine countries, where Hari interviews a diverse range of individuals, including addicts, dealers, scientists, and policymakers.
Hari explores the early figures in the drug war, such as Billie Holiday and Harry J. Anslinger, and discusses modern-day alternatives to prohibition, including decriminalization and legalization policies in countries like Portugal and Uruguay.
The book argues that addiction is not a disease but an adaptation to environment and advocates for a shift from punitive measures to rehabilitation and connection-based solutions.
The book spans nine countries, where Hari interviews a diverse range of individuals, including addicts, dealers, scientists, and policymakers.
Hari explores the early figures in the drug war, such as Billie Holiday and Harry J. Anslinger, and discusses modern-day alternatives to prohibition, including decriminalization and legalization policies in countries like Portugal and Uruguay.
The book argues that addiction is not a disease but an adaptation to environment and advocates for a shift from punitive measures to rehabilitation and connection-based solutions.
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while discussing addiction and the role of psychic pain.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 270: Depth vs. Distraction
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as his first book, written due to addiction issues in his family.


Johann Hari

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Johann Hari: The Obsessive Research Method | How I Write
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as an author who has written about addiction and social isolation.


Tim Ferriss

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#677: HERESIES — Exploring Animal Communication, Cloning Humans, The Dangers of The American Dream, and More
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when discussing social isolation with ![undefined]()

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Tim Ferriss

Maggie Spivey-Faulkner

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#683: In Case You Missed It: June 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
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in relation to their podcast conversation about addiction and Ozempic.


Adam Skolnick


Rich Roll

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Roll ON: Journaling, Creativity & Process—Plus Transformative Books, Thoughts on Regenerative Agriculture & Remembering Swimming's Greatest Coach
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as Hari's first book, which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film.


Dan Harris

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Why You Can’t Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari
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as the book that has done the most good in the world, impacting addiction treatment approaches.


Johann Hari

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Johann Hari - Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong
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when discussing the author's previous work on addiction.


Rich Roll

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Johann Hari On Why You Can’t Pay Attention (& How To Reclaim Your Focus)
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while discussing his reading habits during his shit breaks.

Matt McCusker

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Ep 533 - Log Cabin (feat. Jeff Dye & Lemaire Lee)
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as one of Johan Hari's books about addiction.


Mayim Bialik

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Part Two: Johann Hari Reveals the Truth They Aren’t Telling You about Depression, GLP-1s and ADHD & Why Our Biology Is Not To Blame
Mentioned by Johan Hari as one of his books.

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Fighting Depression with Social Connection, Johann Hari
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as what some people say is the best book about addiction.


Mayim Bialik

Johann Hari Reveals the Truth They Aren’t Telling You about Depression, GLP-1s and ADHD & Why Our Biology Is Not To Blame
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as an impressive book on the drug trade.


Alastair Campbell

177. Question Time: A new centrist party, mafia politics in New Jersey, and was Jesus a socialist?
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as books that have had an extraordinary impact on many people worldwide.

Hugh Van Cuylenburg

Johann Hari - Beware The Thrill of The Magic Pill
Mentioned by Johan Hari as his first book, discussed during an anecdote about a woman reading it on a plane.

Stolen Focus with Johann Hari
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as a helpful resource about the last 100 years of drug policy worldwide.

Christina Dent

Ep. 426 Why a Married Conservative Christian Changed Her Mind on the Drug War
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when discussing the failure of the American war on drugs in Latin America.


Alastair Campbell

144. Question Time: The War On Drugs, a Tory Green Party, and Long Covid
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as a book that changed his mind on drugs.


Alastair Campbell

90. NHS in crisis, the Blair-Brown years, and Mandela on Gaddafi
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as a book that changed his views on the drug trade.


Rory Stewart

9. Biggest snakes, Basic Instinct, and meeting Miley
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as his book about addiction.


Johann Hari

Coronavirus Special. Johann Hari: How To Stay Calm and Connected when Physically Apart #105