High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society (P.S.)

Where I come from -- Before and after -- Big Mama -- Sex education -- Rap and rewards -- Drugs and guns -- Choices and chances -- Basic training -- "Home is where the hatred is" -- The maze -- Wyoming -- Still just a nigga -- The behavior of human subjects -- Hitting home -- The new crack -- In search of salvation -- Drug policy based on fact, not fiction.;"As a youth, Carl Hart didn't realize the value of school; he studied just enough to stay on the basketball team. At the same time, he was immersed in street life. Today he is a cutting-edge neuroscientist--Columbia University's first tenured African American professor in the sciences--whose landmark, controversial research is redefining our understanding of addiction. In this provocative and eye-opening memoir, he recalls his journey of self-discovery and weaves his past and present. Hart goes beyond the hype of the antidrug movement as he examines the relationship among drugs, pleasure, choice, and motivation, both in the brain and in society. His findings shed new light on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs, and explain why current policies are failing. Though Hart escaped neighborhoods that were dominated by entrenched poverty and the knot of problems associated with it, he has not turned his back on his roots. Determined to make a difference, he tirelessly applies his scientific research to help save real lives. But balancing his former street life with his achievements today has not been easy--a struggle he reflects on publicly for the first time. A powerful story of hope and change, of a scientist who has dedicated his life to helping others, High Price will alter the way we think about poverty, race, and addiction--and how we can effect change."--Publisher's description. As A Youth, Carl Hart Didn't Realize The Value Of School; He Studied Just Enough To Stay On The Basketball Team. At The Same Time, He Was Immersed In Street Life. Today He Is A Cutting-edge Neuroscientist--columbia University's First Tenured African American Professor In The Sciences--whose Landmark, Controversial Research Is Redefining Our Understanding Of Addiction. In This Provocative And Eye-opening Memoir, He Recalls His Journey Of Self-discovery And Weaves His Past And Present. Hart Goes Beyond The Hype Of The Antidrug Movement As He Examines The Relationship Among Drugs, Pleasure, Choice, And Motivation, Both In The Brain And In Society. His Findings Shed New Light On Common Ideas About Race, Poverty, And Drugs, And Explain Why Current Policies Are Failing. Though Hart Escaped Neighborhoods That Were Dominated By Entrenched Poverty And The Knot Of Problems Associated With It, He Has Not Turned His Back On His Roots. Determined To Make A Difference, He Tirelessly Applies His Scientific Research To Help Save Real Lives. But Balancing His Former Street Life With His Achievements Today Has Not Been Easy--a Struggle He Reflects On Publicly For The First Time. A Powerful Story Of Hope And Change, Of A Scientist Who Has Dedicated His Life To Helping Others, High Price Will Alter The Way We Think About Poverty, Race, And Addiction--and How We Can Effect Change.--dust Jacket. Where I Come From -- Before And After -- Big Mama -- Sex Education -- Rap And Rewards -- Drugs And Guns -- Choices And Chances -- Basic Training -- Home Is Where The Hatred Is -- The Maze -- Wyoming -- Still Just A Nigga -- The Behavior Of Human Subjects -- Hitting Home -- The New Crack -- In Search Of Salvation -- Drug Policy Based On Fact, Not Fiction. Carl Hart. Includes Bibliographical References. A pioneering neuroscientist shares his story of growing up in one of Miami's toughest neighborhoods and how it led him to his groundbreaking work in drug addiction. As a youth, Carl Hart didn't realize the value of school; he studied just enough to stay on the basketball team. At the same time, he was immersed in street life. Today he is a cutting-edge neuroscientistColumbia University's first tenured African American professor in the scienceswhose landmark, controversial research is redefining our understanding of addiction. In this provocative and eye-opening memoir, he recalls his journey of self-discovery and weaves his past and present. Hart goes beyond the hype of the antidrug movement as he examines the relationship among drugs, pleasure, choice, and motivation, both in the brain and in society. His findings shed new light on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs, and explain why current policies are failing. Though Hart escaped neighborhoods that were dominated by entrenched poverty and the knot of problems associated with it, he has not turned his back on his roots. Determined to make a difference, he tirelessly applies his scientific research to help save real lives. But balancing his former street life with his achievements today has not been easya struggle he reflects on publicly for the first time. A powerful story of hope and change, of a scientist who has dedicated his life to helping others, High Price will alter the way we think about poverty, race, and addictionand how we can effect change. High Price is the harrowing and inspiring memoir of neuroscientist Carl Hart, a leading researcher in the field of drug addiction, who grew up in one of Miami’s toughest neighborhoods and, determined to make a difference as an adult, tirelessly applies his scientific training to help save real lives.WINNER OF THE PEN/E. O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD Young Carl didn't see the value of school, studying just enough to keep him on the basketball team. Today, he is a cutting-edge neuroscientist—Columbia University’s first tenured African American professor in the sciences—whose landmark, controversial research is redefining our understanding of addiction.In this provocative and eye-opening memoir, Dr. Carl Hart recalls his journey of self-discovery, how he escaped a life of crime and drugs and avoided becoming one of the crack addicts he now studies. Interweaving past and present, Hart goes beyond the hype as he examines the relationship between drugs and pleasure, choice, and motivation, both in the brain and in society. His findings shed new light on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs, and explain why current policies are failing. High Price is the harrowing and inspiring memoir of neuroscientist Carl Hart, a man who grew up in one of Miami’s toughest neighborhoods and, determined to make a difference as an adult, tirelessly applies his scientific training to help save real lives. Young Carl didn't see the value of school, studying just enough to keep him on the basketball team. Today, he is a cutting-edge neuroscientist—Columbia University’s first tenured African American professor in the sciences—whose landmark, controversial research is redefining our understanding of addiction. In this provocative and eye-opening memoir, Dr. Carl Hart recalls his journey of self-discovery, how he escaped a life of crime and drugs and avoided becoming one of the crack addicts he now studies. Interweaving past and present, Hart goes beyond the hype as he examines the relationship between drugs and pleasure, choice, and motivation, both in the brain and in society. His findings shed new light on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs, and explain why current policies are failing. A groundbreaking neuroscientist relates his escape from a life of crime and drugs to a career helping to save the lives of addicts, examining the relationship between drugs and pleasure and shedding new light on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs