Narcomania

by Max Daly

In this investigation of drugs in the UK the authors chart how consumption and markets have fragmented and changed over the last decade, follow the money to reveal where Britain's licit and illicit economies overlap, explain the sources of the major recreational drugs, and map the popularity of different drugs in different parts of the UK.

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Kenneth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book only gets three stars not because it’s terribly written but because it is now on the brink of 2025 it is slightly dated. This would be very relevant between 2010-2019 … This history of the drugs market through decades and generations, from the opium wars in China during the British Empire to the cultural revolution of the ‘60s to rave scene in the ‘90s and the explosion of the modern day crack and heroin market…. This book offers a fantastic insight into the drugs market and its evolution. It is not entirely neutral however in its opinions but this only slightly filters through. It is an easy read despite being based on considerable research. Definitely a good read for anyone interested in the subject matter of illicit drugs and their impact and effect on the population of the UK

[Wilde Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A description / review of the illegal drugs trade in the UK.

The first five chapters were really gripping / interesting but the last three chapters were a bit laboured / too opinionated for me – in particular the final chapters lacked facts and figures (to support the author’s claims).

[Tom Webster · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, indepth read which presents a persuasive argument for change in how UK government tackles the issue of illegal drug use.