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Drugs and the Party Line (Hardcover)

by Kevin Williamson (Author)
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  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd (1 Jan 2001)
  • ISBN-10: 0862417619
  • ISBN-13: 978-0862417611
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 555,626 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Towing the party line on drugs to where it belongs, 7 Mar 2002
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Kevin Williamson's 'Drugs and the Party Line' holds UK (and international) drugs policy up to the light, scrutinizing a prohibitionist approach to drugs use while pointing to the experience of the Netherlands as a model for enlightened development of drugs policy.
The UK (toddling after the USA) has adopted a hypocritical prohibitionist stance on illicit substances, while tacitly accepting the licensing of alcohol and tobacco (the most harmful of drugs). Williamson addresses this duplicity, exposing the nonsensical spin of British politicians as well as media and public double standards.
The rise in dangerous drug using trends owes more to 'zero tolerance' fanaticism than availability of illicit drugs on the black market. The politics surrounding these trends must shift. Williamson presents his argument with credibility and enthusiasm. A must read for those willing to consider the evidence for a harm reduction approach to substance use problems. Warning: this is a controversial read and may be deemed by some as subversive literature! Enjoy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Characterised by commonsense and clear thinking, 4 Mar 2000
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This review is from: Drugs and the Party Line ("Rebel Inc") (Paperback)
Characterised by commonsense and clear thinking. Depressingly unusual in the current anti-intellectual climate with regard to drug use and drug policy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent view of the political and social view of drug use, 1 Aug 1999
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This review is from: Drugs and the Party Line ("Rebel Inc") (Paperback)
A very well written and argued book that should be read by all involved in the drugs debate. Clear and concise arguments are presented and it is very easy to read - in fact if there is one book you read about the drugs debate this is it.
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