Summary - Chasing The Scream: Based On The Book By Johann Hari Embarks

SUMMARY

CHASING THE SCREAM

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOHANN HARI EMBARKS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Genesis of a Century-Long War

The Drug War's First Casualties

Resistance Emerges: Voices Against the Tide

The Carceral State: Life on the Front Lines

The Other Army: Law Enforcement in the Trenches

A World Without Connection: Rethinking Addiction

Experiments in Hope: Finding Alternatives

From Decriminalization to Legalization: A Paradigm Shift?

The Scream Echoes: A Global Movement for Change

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari embarks on a global journey to unravel the origins of the war on drugs, focusing on the pivotal and largely forgotten figure of Harry Anslinger. Through extensive research and compelling personal stories, the book examines how this decades-long conflict began and the devastating impact it has had on individuals and communities worldwide. Hari delves into the lives of drug users, dealers, and policymakers, exploring the complex forces that have shaped drug policy and the profound human cost of prohibition. The narrative weaves together history, psychology, and social analysis to challenge conventional understandings of addiction and the drug crisis.

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Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2025