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Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It: A Judicial Indictment of the War
on Drugs by Judge James P. Gray, 2001.
This book thoroughly documents all of the ways in which the drug war hurts society, and concludes
with detailed descriptions of several possible alternative approaches. |
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From Chocolate to Morphine: Everything You Need to Know About Mind-Altering Drugs
by Andrew Weil, M.D. (best-selling natural health author) and Winifred Rosen,
1998.
This groundbreaking drug education book from the best-selling natural health author, is a must-read
for young people and their families. Just say "know"! |
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Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by
Thomas B. Roberts, 2001.
Two UU ministers are included in this thought-provoking collection of essays by the world's leading
experts on this fascinating, controversial topic. |
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Recovery Options: The Complete Guide by Joseph Volpicelli, M.D. and Maia Szalavitz, 2000.
This book contains the most comprehensive, balanced, and easy-to-understand descriptions of all drug treatment options.
It's ideal for drug abusers and addicts, their families, ministers, educators, and policy advocates. |
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Drug Crazy : How We Got into This Mess and How We Can Get Out
by Mike Gray,1998 (screenplay writer for China Syndrome)
This engaging book details a wide range of the negative effects of current drug policies and suggests more
effective and compassionate alternatives. |
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Stoned Free: How to Get High Without Drugs by Patrick Wells and
Douglas Rushkoff, 1995.
This book teaches dozens of consciousness-altering techniques, from visual tricks to meditation.
Excellent for people wishing to reduce or abstain from the use of drugs. |
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Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of
Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals by Huston Smith, 2001 ( Reknowned author of The World's Religions)
Smith cautiously examines the potential benefits and drawbacks to using psychedelic substances for spiritual purposes. |
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Harm Reduction: Pragmatic Strategies for
Managing High-Risk Behaviors by G. Alan Marlatt, 1998.
The UUA advocates "harm reduction" as a treatment option and policy goal. But what is it? This excellent book is the best way to
learn about this cutting-edge approach. |
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