What Is It Like to Be an Addict?

Owen Flanagan offers a comprehensive exploration of addiction, merging personal experience with an analysis of the social, cultural, psychological, and physiological influences that shape it. He critiques traditional addiction theories and addresses vital issues surrounding public policy, harm reduction, and recovery. Flanagan's empathetic perspective seeks to deepen understanding of the complexities of addiction, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on this pressing societal issue.