Bibliograph

Should all drugs be legalized?, a primer for the 21st century, Mattha Busby ; general editor, Matthew Taylor

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Should all drugs be legalized?, a primer for the 21st century, Mattha Busby ; general editor, Matthew Taylor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Should all drugs be legalized?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1308490962

Responsibility statement

Mattha Busby ; general editor, Matthew Taylor

Series statement

The big idea

Sub title

a primer for the 21st century

Summary

"From prescription medicines and alcohol to cocaine and cannabis, the use of drugs has reached an unprecedented high. We have always sought to alter our moods and relieve pain, so why today are some drugs prescribed or licensed while others remain prohibited? Cannabis is already partially legalized in more than 50 countries. Should magic mushrooms, MDMA and LSD be next in line? This illuminating investigation into the effects of drug use on individual and social health considers whether the war on drugs has done more harm than the drugs themselves and if microdosing is the future. It advocates for decriminalization and calls for safe spaces for drug consumption where there is a need. Finally, it examines the case for a fully regulated marked: is it now time for stimulants and psychedelics to be legalized and sold over the counter in licensed pharmacies?" -- Back cover

Table Of Contents

Evolution of drug use and production -- Effects on individual and social health -- Impact of the war on drugs -- Decriminalizing and regulating drug use -- Conclusion -- Further reading

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