The Spark of the War on Drugs

The Foundation of Drug Prohibition Policies

Billie Holiday's Struggle with Addiction and Persecution

The Personal Costs and Consequences of Drug Policy

Alternative Approaches to Drug Policy

Highlighting Systemic Failures and Injustices

The Impact of Prohibition on Society

The Future of the War on Drugs

Rethinking Drug Policy and Addiction

Final Thoughts: Ending the Scream

Chasing the Scream is a groundbreaking exploration of the drug war, challenging myths about addiction and proposing radical alternatives. Moving from present-day implications to the history of drugs, author Johann Hari explores society's battle with addiction, focusing on figures such as jazz singer Billie Holiday and drug-legalization advocate Arnold Trebach.

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history

politics

psychology

science

sociology

health

Chasing the Scream: The Inspiration for the Feature Film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"