Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs

by Johann Hari

Book Overview

The New York Times Bestseller

What if everything you think you know about addiction is wrong? Johann Hari's journey into the heart of the war on drugs led him to ask this question--and to write the book that gave rise to his viral TED talk, viewed more than 62 million times, and inspired the feature film The United States vs. Billie Holiday and the documentary series The Fix.

One of Johann Hari's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620408902
• ISBN13: 9781620408902
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely loved this read!

Very informative, real and educational! Breaks down the reality of addiction, how our country has gotten it all wrong. I highly recommend.

One of the best books I've ever read.

Generally, I am not real keen on reading non-fiction for pleasure. This one was SO good, though, that I have a running list of who needs to borrow it next. It reads so well with all of the personal stories and accounts. It will make you question everything you've ever thought of drugs and addiction. Instead of pushing ideas down our throats, Hari explores for himself different aspects of the War On Drugs, and you will be hard-pressed to avoid any life-changing opinions.