Drugs & Society

Fall 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

Anti-drugs

One of your classmates shared this with me.  This author tries a series of anti-drugs (usually used as antidotes to overdose), but does so without taking the original drug first.  I in no way advocate this experiment without the watchful eye of a doctor!  And as you will see, the author basically talks about the misery of this experience.  Nevertheless, it is interesting to hear about the effects of anti-drugs…

http://www.viceland.com/int/v16n8/htdocs/new-frontiers-of-sobriety-984.php

posted by Prof. Baker at 12:51 pm  

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Michael Pollan on how we define substances as “drugs”

If you enjoyed the Weil and Rosen chapter that you read today in class, you may also be interested in this article by Michael Pollan:

A Very Fine Line

posted by Prof. Baker at 9:30 pm  

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Does legalizing marijuana increase the incidence of addiction in the US?

This article (and associated blog) was sent to me by one of your classmates over the summer regarding the debate over legalizing marijuana.

NY Times Article 1 link

NY TImes Blog link

posted by Prof. Baker at 12:45 pm  

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