thanks for being pissed off enough to log in. we need more scientists, of all kinds. Lately I've been reflecting on the work of Dr. Carl Hart of Columbia Unive

thanks for being pissed off enough to log in. we need more scientists, of all kinds. Lately I've been reflecting on the work of Dr. Carl Hart of Columbia University. He's a neuroscientist focused on the science of addiction, especially for crack and methamphetamine. Guess what? He's African American. Guess what? He has family members who are severely addicted. Guess what? He has found that 80%+ of people who take meth or crack are NOT addicts, and that a strong incentive like $20 or good social structure can be just enough to overcome the desire to take drugs. As far as I'm concerned, he's living proof of why we need diversity in science. Who better to study addiction than one who has seen it and lived it first hand? More info: http://www.wnyc.org/story/298365-drugs-neuroscience-and-current-drug-policy-according-dr-carl-hart// http://www.wnyc.org/story/298365-drugs-neuroscience-and-curr...