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Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2024-05-10

Books mentioned on This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws

5 books · With Keith Humphreys · Watch on YouTube

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. How to Change Your Mind

    Michael Pollan · at 23:42

    How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is a compelling exploration of the history and science of psychedelics, investigating substances like LSD and psilocybin.

    Discussed
    “you have Michael pollen's great book on psychedelics how to change your mind”
    Ezra Klein This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws 2024-05-10 Listen at 23:42
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  2. Drug Use for Grown-Ups

    Carl L. Hart · at 23:49

    Drug Use for Grown-Ups by Carl L.

    Discussed
    “you have a book by Carl Hart who's a well-known drug researcher at Columbia called drug use for grown-ups where he talks openly about using heroin to relax”
    Ezra Klein This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws 2024-05-10 Listen at 23:49
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  3. Drugs and drug policy

    Mark Kleiman · at 59:22

    Drugs and Drug Policy: What Everyone Needs to Know by Mark Kleiman, Jonathan Caulkins, and Angela Hawken is an accessible guide that breaks down the complexities of drug markets, enforcement, and regulation.

    Recommended
    “so there's so many good books written about in this area it's hard to pick so I decided to prioritize personal relationship starting with your your late friend of mine Mark kimman who wrote a book called drugs and drug policy what everyone needs to know co-authored with Jonathan Caulkins and Angela Hawkin”
    Keith Humphreys This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws 2024-05-10 Listen at 59:22
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  4. Dopamine Nation

    Anna Lembke, MD · at 1:00:00

    Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke is a popular psychology book that explores the neuroscience of reward, addiction, and how modern society's constant pursuit of quick pleasure impacts mental health.

    Recommended
    “the second book I would suggest again from a friend who someone I've known since she was a psychiatric resident and I was an assistant professor and that's Dr Anna lmy here at Stanford and the book is called dobleman nation”
    Keith Humphreys This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws 2024-05-10 Listen at 1:00:00
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  5. Confessions of an English opium-eater

    Thomas De Quincey · at 1:00:40

    Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey is a famous autobiographical work detailing the author's struggles with laudanum addiction and its profound psychological effects.

    Recommended
    “and then the last one maybe a more Ecentric choice but it's such a good book is by Thomas D Quincy and it's called confessions of an English opium eater”
    Keith Humphreys This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws 2024-05-10 Listen at 1:00:40
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library