Drug crazy mike gray ebook

This is one e-book that can break don't assess book by its deal with, so do you still needing a different sixth sense to pick this kind of!? Oh come on your reading through sixth sense already said so why you have to listening to a different sixth sense. February 19, From reader reviews: Darren Meekins: Why don't make it to become your habit? Absolutely fascinating account of the history behind America's prohibitionist drug laws. This information in this book is very well researched and presented.

It doesn't come across as too prescriptive, though makes it painstakingly clear that almost all our current policies were enacted either in the absence of data or in direct opposition to it. Also, and perhaps most importantly, it clearly lays out the systemic racial injustice that is the result of current policies.

A compelling recounting of America's second prohibition, the futile "war on drugs" that has cost some much wealth and so many lives. Mike Gray shows how we can and should take another path, emphasizing education and regulation. We have recently put a free online copy up with the author's permission www. It provided interesting perspective on the drug war and its roots. How choices in the past have lead to serious problems now.

It also provided some insight into how to get out of the mess. The book was written with a 90s perspective, which is interesting, as the war on drugs has sort of fallen behind the war on terror now. Aug 26, Sammie rated it liked it. This book is a must read. There is so much valuable information in here, it is a bit overwhelming, but you will be astounded by this text.

It is pretty amazing to see all of the different views of different people who fought against or with the Drug war. I had never heard of the term "drug war" before until I read this book, and I am shocked that was the case. Jan 25, Brandon rated it really liked it Shelves: Might write a review later. Hard to review because it's definitely outdated but that's not the author's fault and despite that there is a ton of interesting insights concerning the origins of our drug laws.

Nov 05, Adam rated it really liked it. Prescient novel with some very deep bits on the legislative history of drug laws, which as I'm sure most literate folks acknowledge, were not so much based on empirical data as much as they were based on whatever the opposite of empiric data is.

Mar 05, Sarah rated it really liked it. I learned so much about the creation of drug policy in the United States and it terrified me. Discussed several other countries approach to addiction management. In my opinion we could take some cues from the Dutch and the British.

Really informative and engaging text. May 15, Heather rated it it was amazing. Nov 07, Nicole rated it it was amazing. This book is important! Please read! Dec 14, Kelly marked it as to-read. Mar 20, Benjamin rated it it was amazing. Dec 14, Albert rated it it was amazing. This book is awesome, If you can, give it a try. View 1 comment. Nov 03, Nick rated it really liked it. Sure makes you think about thinks.

May 17, P0B rated it it was amazing. The dirty truth behind why the American government keeps certain drugs illegal and others legal. Dec 24, Samantha rated it liked it. Had to read for World History class. Rick rated it it was amazing Dec 21, Jesse Streeter rated it liked it Feb 24, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one ». Readers also enjoyed. About Mike Gray. Mike Gray. The chaos clogging America's court system, where we are taken to new drug courts that run a night shift to keep up with staggering caseloads, and our overstuffed prison system, now one of the nation's fastest growing industries.

The corrupting power of the "river of money" that flows from drug criminalization, which is increasinly infecting U. The disproportionate focus of law enforcement on marijuana more than , arrests last year , despite its basically benign nature. Finally, Drug Crazy points toward possible solutions to the quagmire of our failed drug wars, based on the successful European model of a medically-based system of regulated narcotics prescriptions.

It can help you prepare to quit and support you in the days after you quit. It also describes problems to expect when you quit. Being prepared can help you through the hard times.