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Chasing the Scream

The Search for the Truth About Addiction

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Chasing the Scream

By: Johann Hari
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Bloomsbury presents Chasing the Scream written and read by Johann Hari.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY

'Screamingly addictive' STEPHEN FRY
'Superb ... Thrilling story-telling' NAOMI KLEIN
'A powerful contribution to an urgent debate' GUARDIAN

What if everything we’ve been told about addiction is wrong? One of Johann Hari’s earliest memories is of trying to wake up one of his relatives and not being able to. As he grew older, he realised there was addiction in his family. Confused, he set out on a three-year, thirty-thousand mile journey to discover what really causes addiction – and how to solve it.

Told through a series of gripping human stories, this book was the basis of a TED talk and animation that have been viewed more than twenty million times. It has transformed the global debate about addiction.©2023 Johann Hari (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Criminology Politics & Government Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
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Critics' reviews

Screamingly addictive. The story it tells, jaw-droppingly horrific, hilarious and incredible, is one everyone should know (Stephen Fry)
Superb journalism and thrilling story-telling (Naomi Klein)
A wonderful book ... I hope everyone will read it (Sam Harris)
An absolutely stunning book. It will blow your mind, and blow you away (Elton John)
Wonderful. I couldn't put it down
One of the world's most important and most enlightening thinkers and social critics (Glenn Greenwald, winner of the Pulitzer Prize)
Breathtaking … A powerful contribution to an urgent debate
Incredibly powerful (Caroline Lucas)
A testament to Hari's skill as a writer
Incredibly entertaining. It’s enormously emotionally affecting … It really is an extraordinary book (Vanessa Feltz)
Gripping
Amazing and bracing and smart. It’s really revolutionary (Dan Savage)
All stars
Most relevant
I feel like every law enforcement officer, medical staff, teacher and politician should read this book as part of their training and education. I for one have come out more knowledgeable and optimistic.

Incredibly important book with valuable lessons for humanity

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Engaging interesting topic, insightful, well-read, talking about the drugs from every angle - I recommend

great book talking about the problem from every perspective

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