Blowing smoke
Michael J. Reznicek
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 41m
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Blowing smoke
Published
2011
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages
221
ISBN-13
9781442215146
Description
"Alcohol, opiates, cocaine and marijuana, among other drugs, have been used and abused for millennia. Before the disease-model approach to drug addiction, which posits that addiction is a psychological and biological problem and that sufferers are victims, societies had a workable solution: let people consume what they want, and let informal cultural controls reinforce responsible behavior. Legal sanctions were reserved for any use that affected the safety of others. Blowing Smoke proposes an approach to the war on drugs that returns us to the pre-disease-model era. Dr. Reznicek debunks the disease model, arguing that it has exacerbated the problem, and provides a new framework, more consistent with current neuroscientific knowledge: the habit model. Habits are practiced as long as they provide comfort, and are abandoned when they cause pain. Dr. Reznicek recommends the legalization of drugs for adults and the implementation of social practices to dissuade abusers, and shows how such an approach can work for us today"--Provided by publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Blowing smoke?
This edition of Blowing smoke has approximately 221 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Blowing smoke?
For most readers, Blowing smoke typically takes between 4h 36m and 3h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Blowing smoke?
The estimated word count for Blowing smoke is approximately 55,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Blowing smoke?
Blowing smoke was written by Michael J. Reznicek.
When was Blowing smoke published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.