Drugs without the hot air: Making Sense of Legal and Illegal Drugs

The dangers of illegal drugs are well known, but how harmful are alcohol and tobacco by comparison? Drugs without the Hot Air by Professor David Nutt casts a refreshingly honest light on drugs and answers crucial questions that are rarely ever disputed. It covers a wide range of topics, from addiction and whether addictive personalities exist to the role of cannabis in treating epilepsy, an overview of the opioid crisis, and an assessment of how harmful vaping is.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2021
Publisher: Green Books

The dangers of illegal drugs are widely acknowledged and rarely contested, but how do alcohol and tobacco compare in terms of harm? The issue of drug classification and its impact on individuals, including parents, teachers, and users, affects us all. Renowned psychiatrist Professor David Nutt's book, Drugs without the Hot Air, provides a refreshingly honest perspective on drugs and addresses crucial questions that are often debated. It explores topics such as the potential benefits of medical research into magic mushrooms, LSD, and cannabis, the existence of addictive personalities, the role of cannabis in treating epilepsy, an overview of the opioid crisis, and the harmful effects of vaping. This expanded and revised second edition includes even more detailed information on international policies, particularly in the United States. Professor Nutt's research has gained international support, leading to the implementation of evidence-based policies that reduce drug-related harm. However, much work remains to be done. Accessibly written, this much-anticipated second edition is an essential resource for everyone interested in understanding the ongoing war on drugs.

The dangers of illegal drugs are widely acknowledged and rarely contested, but how do alcohol and tobacco compare in terms of harm? The issue of drug classification and its impact on individuals, including parents, teachers, and users, affects us all. Renowned psychiatrist Professor David Nutt's book, Drugs without the Hot Air, provides a refreshingly honest perspective on drugs and addresses crucial questions that are often debated. It explores topics such as the potential benefits of medical research into magic mushrooms, LSD, and cannabis, the existence of addictive personalities, the role of cannabis in treating epilepsy, an overview of the opioid crisis, and the harmful effects of vaping. This expanded and revised second edition includes even more detailed information on international policies, particularly in the United States. Professor Nutt's research has gained international support, leading to the implementation of evidence-based policies that reduce drug-related harm. However, much work remains to be done. Accessibly written, this much-anticipated second edition is an essential resource for everyone interested in understanding the ongoing war on drugs.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857844989
Edition number: 2 ed