Romancing Opiates

Theodore Dalrymple

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2h 45m

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Romancing Opiates

by Theodore Dalrymple

April 25, 2006

Encounter Books

165

9781594030871

1594030871

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"Almost everything you know about heroin addiction is wrong. Not only is it wrong, but it is obviously wrong. Heroin is not highly addictive; withdrawal from it is not medically serious; addicts do not become criminals to feed their habit; addicts do not need any medical assistance to stop taking heroin; and contrary to received wisdom, heroin addiction most certainly is a moral or spiritual problem." "Based on his ample experience as a prison doctor and as a psychiatrist in a large general hospital in a British slum, Dr. Dalrymple argues that addiction to opiates is not an illness at all, and that doctors only make it worse. They deceive both the addicts and themselves by pretending that they have something to offer."--Jacket.

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How many pages are in Romancing Opiates?

This edition of Romancing Opiates has approximately 165 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 Romancing Opiates?

For most readers, Romancing Opiates typically takes between 3h 26m and 2h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 41,250 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 Romancing Opiates?

The estimated word count for Romancing Opiates is approximately 41,250 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 Romancing Opiates?

Romancing Opiates was written by Theodore Dalrymple.

When was Romancing Opiates published?

The publication date for this specific edition is April 25, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.