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The book critically explores the myths surrounding drug addiction treatment, revealing how healthcare professionals have developed costly quasi-treatment methods. Dalrymple argues that these misconceptions have led to ineffective practices, challenging the established narratives within the fields of medicine, psychology, and social work. Through this analysis, the author seeks to illuminate the flaws in current approaches and advocate for more effective solutions to address addiction.
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Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy, Theodore Dalrymple
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- 2008
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- Title
- Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Theodore Dalrymple
- Publisher
- Encounter Books
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781594032257
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- The book critically explores the myths surrounding drug addiction treatment, revealing how healthcare professionals have developed costly quasi-treatment methods. Dalrymple argues that these misconceptions have led to ineffective practices, challenging the established narratives within the fields of medicine, psychology, and social work. Through this analysis, the author seeks to illuminate the flaws in current approaches and advocate for more effective solutions to address addiction.