"Arnold Trebach has written a seminal collection of books and articles on drug policy reform over a period of several decades.  In this, his latest book, he sets the war on drugs within the context of measures dealing with Islamic terror.  He cogently argues that the war on drugs detracts from efforts to curb terror.  Fatal Distraction deserves a wide readership and thoughtful discussion among members of the general public and opinion leaders alike."

Andrew Weil, M.D.
Director, Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Author, Healthy Aging

This controversial book reveals why ineffective governmental efforts at drug control divert vital resources from far more pressing areas of national security. Arnold S. Trebach has been called "The Shadow Drug Czar" and is widely recognized as a pioneer of drug policy reform. He is also the author of The Great Drug War (Macmillan1986, Unlimited Publishing LLC 2005) and The Heroin Solution (Yale University Press 1987, Unlimited Publishing LLC 2006).  His books have been widely praised by major media, ranging from The New York Times and Psychology Today to leading book trade publications such as Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.

Fatal Distraction ISBN-10: 1-58832-141-X ISBN-13: 978-1-58832-141-1 Retail: $19.99 U.S. Edition: First Specs: 6 x 9 Trade Paperback Length: 400 Released: July 2006 Subject(s): Political Science