{"product_id":"9781906860165","title":"Drugs Without the Hot Air","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransmission Prize for the Communication of Ideas 2014\u003cbr\u003eHighly Commended, Popular Medicine, British Medical Association awards\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom health to family to society, this informative exploration takes an evidence-based view of all the factors involved in drug use. Applying the same objective criteria to legal and illegal substances, an argument is made that legality is not a clear measure for harm. Tackling a variety of questions, such as \u003ci\u003eWhich is more harmful—Ecstasy or alcohol? Can addiction be cured? and Does the \"War on Drugs\" have serious unintended effects that can hurt children?\u003c\/i\u003e, this analysis equips readers with the ability to make educated decisions regarding drugs both personally and in their communities. Broadening the scope of the discussion, a framework is explored for formulating national drug policies that will minimize a myriad of harms—social, medical, criminal, financial, and environmental.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"UIT Cambridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051868963056,"sku":"9781906860165","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781906860165_p0.jpg?v=1763618000","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781906860165","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}