I marvel at what we are learning about how the brain works, in general. And so, we are not anywhere near being able to explain drug addiction with ou… - Carl Hart

I wrote this book to present a more realistic image of the typical drug user: a responsible professional who happens to use drugs in his pursuit of happiness. Also, I wanted to remind the public that no benevolent government should forbid autonomous adults from altering their consciousness, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others. (Author's Note)

if we continue the same sort of drug enforcement policies, one in three African-American males born today will spend some time in jail.

I'm now firm in my belief that marijuana is a key ingredient to happiness for a great number of people. What kind of person prevents another's responsible pursuit of happiness? Not a very humane one.