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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.

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Mentioned in 19 episodes

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Cal Newport
while discussing addiction and the role of psychic pain.
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Johann Hari
as his first book, written due to addiction issues in his family.
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Tim Ferriss
as an author who has written about addiction and social isolation.
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Tim Ferriss
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Adam Skolnick
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Rich Roll
in relation to their podcast conversation about addiction and Ozempic.
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Dan Harris
as Hari's first book, which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film.
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Johann Hari
as the book that has done the most good in the world, impacting addiction treatment approaches.
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Rich Roll
when discussing the author's previous work on addiction.
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Matt McCusker
while discussing his reading habits during his shit breaks.
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Mayim Bialik
as what some people say is the best book about addiction.
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Alastair Campbell
as an impressive book on the drug trade.
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Hugh Van Cuylenburg
as books that have had an extraordinary impact on many people worldwide.
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Mentioned by Johan Hari as his first book, discussed during an anecdote about a woman reading it on a plane.
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Christina Dent
as a helpful resource about the last 100 years of drug policy worldwide.
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Alastair Campbell
when discussing the failure of the American war on drugs in Latin America.
144. Question Time: The War On Drugs, a Tory Green Party, and Long Covid
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Alastair Campbell
as a book that changed his mind on drugs.
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Rory Stewart
as a book that changed his views on the drug trade.
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