Rat Park Lauren Slater Summary
In the story “Rat Park” by Lauren Slater, it gives the readers a different view of why some people become addicted to different types of drugs. Is interesting how opium was first sold as an Infant’s quietness and soothing syrup. Alexander, Ph, D. Psychologist study the nature of addiction and states that “an addiction does not reside in the pharmacology of a drug but in the unsupportive societies”. On the other hand, Kleber believe that it is exposure to fixed pharmacological properties. Alexander believe that due to different types of difficult circumstances in a person’s life can lead to an addiction to a drug. But an addict can be help by his/her family, love, affection, and friendship. Other researchers claim that it is in our heads, and
people seek drugs for pleasure. Alexander believes that “actual addicts, suffer in their skins and only want relief” (173). A lot of people judge the substance abusers, but they don’t know what put them in that place.
people seek drugs for pleasure. Alexander believes that “actual addicts, suffer in their skins and only want relief” (173). A lot of people judge the substance abusers, but they don’t know what put them in that place.