Most of What You Know about Addiction Is Wrong

Anirudh Kala

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Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited
01 May 2023

Drugs trade & trafficking; Medical toxicology

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In Most of What You Know About Addiction is Wrong, distinguished psychiatrist Anirudh

Kala debunks common myths on the largely misunderstood topic of addiction.

The book introduces readers to the ways in which humankind has been engaging

with addictive substances over time and our complicated ongoing relationship

with them.

Beginning with the early humans and the formation of their bonds with mindaltering substances, it goes on to share a comprehensive account of the use of

various substances in India with a special focus on Punjab. In the late 80s, drug

addiction peaked in Punjab and it continues to be a major public health concern

today. The book closely examines the links between addiction and the social and

economic changes plaguing the state, urging policy makers and law enforcement

to stop viewing addiction through a moralistic prism and to adopt a more holistic

and scientific approach to manage it.

Both the history and the science of addiction are explained in an easy-to-read,

accessible style. The nature-versus-nurture debate about the origins of addiction

also feature prominently in the book. The benefits of decriminalization and

legalization of addictive substances, which countries like Portugal have achieved

through pragmatic initiatives are substantiated with ample data. Statistics about

the number of people using drugs or affected by addictions are not just quoted;

readers are shown how to derive meaning from this data.

Most of What You Know About Addiction is Wrong sends out a set of well-researched,

informed and timely messages about how mature societies should be handling

addictive drugs. This makes the book essential reading for policy makers,

politicians, health professionals as well as general readers everywhere.

By: Anirudh Kala
Imprint: Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9789354474651
ISBN 10: 9354474659
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 01 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Most of What You Know about Addiction Is Wrong

Anirudh Kala

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