Summary
This chapter talks about substance abuse and the points of view of Brice Alexander and Herb Kleber. Alexander attempts to prove that substances do not in themselves produce dependencies, whereas Kleber does. In order to prove his point, Alexander constructs a park where rats lived happily; having all their needs met. These rats substantially reduced their substance use. In conclusion, the issue is unsettled as there are people exposed to drugs who are not addicts, and people who developed addictions by using medicinal drugs.
This chapter talks about substance abuse and the points of view of Brice Alexander and Herb Kleber. Alexander attempts to prove that substances do not in themselves produce dependencies, whereas Kleber does. In order to prove his point, Alexander constructs a park where rats lived happily; having all their needs met. These rats substantially reduced their substance use. In conclusion, the issue is unsettled as there are people exposed to drugs who are not addicts, and people who developed addictions by using medicinal drugs.
Discussion
This was a very interesting chapter, but as in the case of quieting the mind, it concluded nothing. I particularly found astonishing that Slater inhaled drugs in order to get some conclusions.
This was a very interesting chapter, but as in the case of quieting the mind, it concluded nothing. I particularly found astonishing that Slater inhaled drugs in order to get some conclusions.
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