The High Price of Pleasure is a groundbreaking memoir that delves into the life of neuroscientist Carl Hart, who grew up in one of Miami's toughest neighborhoods and overcame incredible odds to become a leading expert in his field.

Through a series of personal anecdotes and scientific analysis, Dr.

Hart sheds light on the complex relationship between drugs, pleasure, choice, and motivation - both in the brain and in society.

His findings challenge common ideas about race, poverty, and drug addiction, and offer a powerful call to action for change.

This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of addiction and the ways in which scientific evidence can be ignored in the war on drugs.