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Title: From Chocolate to Morphine : Everything You Need to Know About Mind-Altering Drugs by Winifred Rosen, Andrew T. Weil ISBN: 0395911524 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 20 May, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.62
Rating: 5
Summary: Mixed signals.
Comment: Although Dr. Weil and his co-author claim to be neutral on how they stand with mind-altering drugs, (and do an excellent job at simply presenting the facts without bias or much of their own opinion), I feel they subtly reveal how they truly feel about using them. When I read the facts about these drugs, I finished each chapter feeling like I either never wanted to touch any drug again; or like I wanted to go snort some coke...and that it would be okay as long as I knew what I was doing and knew exactly how the drug would effect me. It was weird because I got mixed signals - not so much by the words, but more so from the manner in which all the information is presented in the book. (The little pictures and quotes by different people were a highlight.) The authors make it seem okay to use drugs, although they never actually state it. While at the same time, they seem somewhat against using them. I didn't say against THEM, I said against USING them. They do say that drugs aren't bad but that people can form bad relationships with drugs. Actually, when I read the chapter on stimulants (particularly about coffee) I felt like a loser for drinking coffee. I had no idea it was so unhealthy. It's not just the caffiene in it people; there's so much more. In fact, I quit drinking coffee partly because of this book and I'm almost free from the addiction now. Interestingly, I didn't realize how addicted I was to coffee until I tried quitting. Yikes. Oh and FYI, if you read any of Weil's other books (which I highly recommend doing), you'll find he's actually very into getting and staying healthy - two things using drugs don't usually help a person do.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent reference for the helping professional
Comment: This book helps one to understand why an individual would choose to use a particular drug by clearly describing the drug's effects, history, and risks from a non-judgemental perspective. This information is helpful when attempting to form a therapeutic relationship with those who use or abuse drugs.
Rating: 5
Summary: Not "Mixed Signals" just the facts good and bad.
Comment: The previous reviewer's feeling of mixed signals from this book is simply due to the fact that Weil and Rosen acknowledge that drugs and drug use are neither good or bad but much more complicated. A refreshing viewpoint given the extremist positions presented by politicians and the media today. I highly reccomend this book to parents, teachers and anyone else interested in well thought out and informed factual information on drugs and drug use.
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