Dope the Story of the Living Dead (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162753850)

""Dope the Story of the Living Dead"" by Winifred Black is a non-fiction book that explores the world of drug addiction in the early 20th century. The author, a journalist and social activist, draws on her own experiences as well as interviews with addicts and experts to provide a comprehensive look at the causes, effects, and treatment of drug addiction. The book covers a range of drugs, including opium, cocaine, and morphine, and examines the societal factors that contribute to addiction, such as poverty, social isolation, and the availability of drugs. Black also discusses the medical and psychological aspects of addiction, as well as the legal and moral implications of drug use. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, she paints a picture of the ""living dead"" - those who have succumbed to addiction and lost their sense of self and purpose. Ultimately, ""Dope the Story of the Living Dead"" is a powerful call to action, urging society to address the root causes of addiction and provide better support and resources for those struggling with drug dependency.1928. Older writes in the foreword: In these pages Winifred Black tells the story of narcotic addiction, and I do not know of anyone else in this world who could tell it as effectively as she does. She knows thoroughly this story of human weakness. She knows where the drugs come from and where they go; she knows what kind of people become addicts, and why they become the pathetic victims of a narcotic; she knows what they were like before, and what they are like after they lose their grip on themselves and sink into this worst form of human degradation. Anyone who reads even the first page of this book will see at once how well she knows this story and how she feels about it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Winifred Black
ISBN-10: 1162753854
ISBN-13: 9781162753850
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d