A compassionate exploration of addiction, blending personal stories and research to challenge societal views and offer hope.
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A compassionate exploration of addiction, blending personal stories and research to challenge societal views and offer hope.
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"...This insightful book explores the scientific and psychological causes of addiction, as well as the impact on the addicts treated at the Downtown Eastside Vancouver clinic where Mate is a physician. He widens the lens to address the larger societal problem--speaking also to the risks of more "high-status" addictions, such as wealth, power, and sex. He boldly challenges the War on Drugs, proposing a more holistic, constructive set of alternatives. A riveting, debate-provoking book about an ill...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sex as an addiction; no explicit scenes depicted. Possible in addiction sexual contexts; not central or detailed.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to physical harm related to addiction; not graphic.
Profanity
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Mild language possible in personal accounts; not a focus.
Substance use
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Central theme of drug addiction; detailed, cautionary portrayal of use and impact.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to Buddhist concepts like 'Hungry Ghost'; not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong critique of the War on Drugs and societal views on addiction.
Self-harm / suicide
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Discussions of self-destructive behavior tied to addiction; not graphic.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent focus on childhood trauma and societal suffering as addiction roots. Possible in addiction sexual contexts; not central or detailed.
Other
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