Reviews – War On Us

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"War on Us is a remarkably comprehensive, evidence-based examination of the war on drugs and all of its victims. The book is personal and accessible, well-researched, contains excellent source material and, most importantly, provides a blueprint for reform. I highly recommend this book to anyone concerned about the increasing toll of death and destruction resulting from America's longest war."
— Jeffrey A. Singer, MD, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute

"This book is a marvelous compendium of the ills of and possible pathways out of our misconceived and deadly War on Drugs. It is highly readable, engaging, fast-paced and covers a breathtaking amount of ground. Thank you for this virtuosic contribution to the growing literature about this national policy debacle."
— Daniel N. Abrahamson, former director of legal affairs and senior legal advisor at the Drug Policy Alliance, and a law school lecturer on drug law and policy.

"With lively prose and convincing quotes and statistics, Colleen Cowles presents a sometimes-shocking history of the politics behind “getting tough on drugs” and identifies the many collateral victims of the war, including pain and cancer patients, heartbroken parents, minority communities, intimidated doctors and overburdened taxpayers. She then offers reasoned, logical alternatives to incarceration as a way to solve the massive problems created unintentionally—and sometimes intentionally--by the war on drugs."
—Jo Ann Skousen, Professor, Chapman University; Founding director, Anthem Libertarian Film Festival; Associate producer, FreedomFest.

"As a retired police detective, I've personally seen the effects of the War on Drugs. Colleen Cowles, in her book War on Us has captured the day-to-day agony created by this war, for citizens as well as for law enforcement. In one book, she gives the reader valuable insight into the history, the effects, the obstacles to change, and logical alternatives to the war on drugs, and solutions to address the addiction and overdose epidemic that's killing our kids and destroying our neighborhoods."
— Howard Wooldridge, Citizen's Opposing Prohibition (COPS), retired police detective, co-founder of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

"Colleen Cowles shares her knowledge as a researcher, attorney and mother with lived experience. She takes us through the historical facts of 50 years of failed prohibitionist policies on drug use and addiction, demonstrating that the War on Drugs is really a war waged on us all. A must-read for parents, taxpayers, educators, decision makers, criminal justice professionals, and healthcare providers and patients."
— Gretchen Burns Bergman, Co-Founder / Executive Director of A New PATH and Lead Organizer of Moms United to End the War on Drugs

“A compelling look behind the scenes on the United States' War on Drugs and the ensuing humanitarian crisis facing those living with chronic disease and addiction.”
— Lauren Deluca, President, CIAAG (Chronic Illness Advocacy & Awareness Group)

"Colleen Cowles has the courage to stand up for us against deception and corruption. As a lawyer and a mother, she is the rare writer who understands that the war IS on us. Her fact-filled and precise reporting leaves you angry and sad. If you want to understand how we are all affected by "the war on drugs" read "The War On Us." Sandy and Robert Hume, MD

Amazon Reviews

LookingForTheSun

Enlightening

This book was an eye opener for me. Before reading I had an idea that the War on Drugs was not going well, and that a new approach was in order. But this book provides an incredibly deep and informative review of that war, and is full of carefully researched data that gives irrefutable proof that it is not only failing, but actively causing harm on a shocking scale. It then goes on to provide logical and achievable options that would solve the problems created by this failed war. I found War on Us to be engaging and well written. This book is a must-read for our policymakers, law enforcement, medical providers, and anyone who

has been touched by this war.

WAR ON US: A "MUST READ" FOR EVERYONE

I loved this book! In the book, War on Us, Colleen Cowles has spoken to all of us as it screamed to me to keep reading. As an educator, I saw many good, promising futures ruined due to the increase of drug use in not only our students but of those that cared for them. The author explains that futures were not merely ruined by drugs themselves but by how the world around these kids reacted to their mistake? I wanted to know everything. What went wrong with America's War on Drugs? How did this war get started in the first place? How has it continued unsuccessfully for so long? All of my questions were answered with complete satisfaction as the author carefully laid out a road map that could just possibly put an end to this war on our citizens and create new pathways for the solution to our opioid crisis.

A Must-Read For Us All

Yes, from a mom who has "been there," we have a Must-Read for all law enforcement people and those in the judicial system as well as for all parents who have gone through hell with their children's addiction. But it is also a Must-Read for all of us who have seen and paid for our failed system of incarceration in preference to treatment. Colleen Cowles has compiled impressive research into a volume that is written for the professionals, but is easily readable for all . She tells how every one of us is ultimately affected.

Charlie Frye

Wow

Thorough. Complete. Astounding.

Excellent

War On Us is one of the most intriguing, informative books I have read. Cowles will get your head thinking and your heart feeling with this book. As a provider in a Comprehensive Pain Program, this book addresses problems we see everyday in the clinics and hospitals. Everyone, from patient to doctor, is affected by this war. Cowles not only clearly describes this problem (with 500+ references) but also offers help to fix the problem. War On Us is well worth the read.

Hurricane

Great selection if you are looking for facts from someone that also has a personal connection

I didn't understand addiction. I didn't grow up with a parent with an addiction in my household. I haven't been truly addicted to any substance in my life.... I have struggled supporting friends that have had an addition in the past. As an educator I am always looking for ways to educate myself with today's issues that affect my students and the classroom. "War on Us" was everything I was hoping it to be. The war on drugs has reshaped many family lifestyles and our current justice system leaves little to no chance of getting to a place where someone can support their family if they have an internal need that isn't being met. I was blown away by all of the facts and research that were presented in the book. I knew the war on drugs was huge, but the research helped me understand how huge it really is and I have a new view on the issue. I feel I have made a connection with every student and his/her family during my career and this resource has expanded my knowledge on a topic that I certainly need to be keeping in mind when I am partnering with my families.

I hope to see more from this author in the future.
-Casey

S. Weum

A BEACON OF LIGHT ON THE WAR ON DRUGS

A paradigm shifting book, The War On Us shines a much needed light on our country’s war on drugs. The book is well researched and provides us with not only staggering statistics, but also offers us a personal glimpse into the hell so many individuals and families have endured because of this war. We are given an in-depth look into how we use punishment instead of proven treatments along with the history and legislation that have caused the war on drugs to spiral out of control. The book sets forth sound policy changes the legislative, judicial, medical and law enforcement branches can implement to stop this war. It also asks each and every one of us to play our part in stopping this war and be an advocate for change.

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