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The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization new review
The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization by Mitch Rubman
A gonzo-meets-ganja memoir told through the bloodshot but observant eyes of a devoted pothead, The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization by Mitch Rubman is a brazen personal history of his drug of choice. From the author’s hazy adolescence in the 1970s to middle-aged smoke sessions after legalization, this four-decade-long perusal of journal entries and anecdotal confessions is a gritty commentary on marijuana culture, marked by the writer’s blunt, tangential, and sardonic style. Though the title might not initially suggest it, this is a true celebration of all things weed, uniquely relatable to a growing number of readers, as Rubman demonstrates his impressive recall of drug-infused memories, from the grim banality of addiction to the ecstasy of a score.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization (9 reviews)
From the United States
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Sussan Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary warning about the risks of
progress
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
In this book, Rubman presents a study that calls us to
reflect on how the acceptance and widespread use of cannabis leads to cultural
deterioration that goes beyond what we imagine. The author combines data,
history, and social criticism to show us the consequences that mass consumption
can have on our health, causing moral damage and affecting our ability to work.
Although his position may seem radical, he calls us to deeply reflect on the
limits of human freedom. I recommend this work to those who wish to understand
the social and moral conflicts behind the mass consumption of cannabis
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Diana Pe
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025
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I can say that this book was a total surprise. When I
started reading it, I thought I was going to find some kind of serious essay or
perhaps a harsh critique of the impact of marijuana on society. But what I
found was something completely different: a kind of chaotic, funny, and very
human travelogue, written by someone who has clearly lived and smoked every one
of the stories he tells. What captivated me most was that the book weaves
together a collection of anecdotes, notes, thoughts, and scenes in the style of
an informal log. This book is definitely a collection of moments experienced by
someone who has been deeply immersed in cannabis culture for decades. If you're
interested in this world, you should read it.
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Christian M
5.0 out of 5 stars Between laughter and discomfort
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
This is not a political discourse, but rather a lively
travelogue compiled from years of notebook entries. I laughed at the great
stories and the eccentric locals, but the warning in the subtitle resonates in
the background. Rubman captures the thrill of access along with the gray areas:
street deals, underground rules, and the trafficking of happiness. I
appreciated the sincerity more than the lists, but the journey feels authentic,
confusing, and extraordinarily human.
From the United States
Helpful
Sussan Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary warning about the risks of
progress
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
In this book, Rubman presents a study that calls us to
reflect on how the acceptance and widespread use of cannabis leads to cultural
deterioration that goes beyond what we imagine. The author combines data,
history, and social criticism to show us the consequences that mass consumption
can have on our health, causing moral damage and affecting our ability to work.
Although his position may seem radical, he calls us to deeply reflect on the
limits of human freedom. I recommend this work to those who wish to understand
the social and moral conflicts behind the mass consumption of cannabis
Helpful
Report
Diana Pe
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
I can say that this book was a total surprise. When I
started reading it, I thought I was going to find some kind of serious essay or
perhaps a harsh critique of the impact of marijuana on society. But what I
found was something completely different: a kind of chaotic, funny, and very
human travelogue, written by someone who has clearly lived and smoked every one
of the stories he tells. What captivated me most was that the book weaves
together a collection of anecdotes, notes, thoughts, and scenes in the style of
an informal log. This book is definitely a collection of moments experienced by
someone who has been deeply immersed in cannabis culture for decades. If you're
interested in this world, you should read it.
Helpful
Report
Christian M
5.0 out of 5 stars Between laughter and discomfort
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
This is not a political discourse, but rather a lively
travelogue compiled from years of notebook entries. I laughed at the great
stories and the eccentric locals, but the warning in the subtitle resonates in
the background. Rubman captures the thrill of access along with the gray areas:
street deals, underground rules, and the trafficking of happiness. I
appreciated the sincerity more than the lists, but the journey feels authentic,
confusing, and extraordinarily human.
From the United States
Helpful
Sussan Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars A necessary warning about the risks of
progress
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
In this book, Rubman presents a study that calls us to
reflect on how the acceptance and widespread use of cannabis leads to cultural
deterioration that goes beyond what we imagine. The author combines data,
history, and social criticism to show us the consequences that mass consumption
can have on our health, causing moral damage and affecting our ability to work.
Although his position may seem radical, he calls us to deeply reflect on the
limits of human freedom. I recommend this work to those who wish to understand
the social and moral conflicts behind the mass consumption of cannabis
Helpful
Report
Diana Pe
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
I can say that this book was a total surprise. When I
started reading it, I thought I was going to find some kind of serious essay or
perhaps a harsh critique of the impact of marijuana on society. But what I
found was something completely different: a kind of chaotic, funny, and very
human travelogue, written by someone who has clearly lived and smoked every one
of the stories he tells. What captivated me most was that the book weaves
together a collection of anecdotes, notes, thoughts, and scenes in the style of
an informal log. This book is definitely a collection of moments experienced by
someone who has been deeply immersed in cannabis culture for decades. If you're
interested in this world, you should read it.
Helpful
Report
Christian M
5.0 out of 5 stars Between laughter and discomfort
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2025
Format: KindleVerified Purchase
This is not a political discourse, but rather a lively
travelogue compiled from years of notebook entries. I laughed at the great
stories and the eccentric locals, but the warning in the subtitle resonates in
the background. Rubman captures the thrill of access along with the gray areas:
street deals, underground rules, and the trafficking of happiness. I
appreciated the sincerity more than the lists, but the journey feels authentic,
confusing, and extraordinarily human.
Great Reviews are in for...The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For immediate release:Great Reviews are in for...The Rise of Cannabis and the Decline in Civilization
...A very unique look at cannabis culture, very fun to read. It talks about cannabis from the raw places people hang around while using, and it also tells stories from New York and LA, among others. The reader continues...I think I was very curious about cannabis because the approach is completely new to anything I have read about this topic. It felt real and also talks about how the cannabis industry works and also includes info about stocks and crypto.
... a delightful read for sure; it shows cannabis and its world as a whole, giving readers a clear picture of the community and how it changes society.
...This is not a political discourse, but rather a lively travelogue compiled from years of notebook entries. I laughed at the great stories and the eccentric locals.
Mitch Rubman is a modern-day Gonzo journalist known for immersive storytelling, exploring diverse cities, and capturing personal, first-person experiences.
His writing takes readers through a variety of cities, including Lima, Cairo, the East Village in New York, and Boston. His reporting intertwines heartfelt personal interactions, cultural immersion, and often romantic experiences, reflecting the classic Gonzo style where the journalist is both reporter and participant. Rubman blends exploration of urban and historical settings with personal narrative, making the reader witness to his direct experiences.
I appreciated the sincerity more than the lists, but the journey feels authentic, confusing, and extraordinarily human.
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In summary, Mitch Rubman embodies a contemporary Gonzo journalist by taking readers on vivid, first-person adventures while exploring people, places, and social environments, keeping alive the spirit of the unconventional and participatory style that defines Gonzo journalism.
Mitch Rubman received a master’s in clinical psychology from Antioch University and a BA in Planetary and Space Sciences from Boston University.
He currently has nine titles on Amazon, including Turning Forty, a brutal examination of aging in America,
five of which are American English series. The others are screenplays, Rock Stars in Space, The Maelstrom Whirlpool, Escape from Lima, and The Meter Maid.
Available on Amazon as an eBook $2.99, a paperback $9.95, or a hardcover $18.95. Support writers
Audio book coming...
... a delightful read for sure; it shows cannabis and its world as a whole, giving readers a clear picture of the community and how it changes society.
...This is not a political discourse, but rather a lively travelogue compiled from years of notebook entries. I laughed at the great stories and the eccentric locals.
Mitch Rubman is a modern-day Gonzo journalist known for immersive storytelling, exploring diverse cities, and capturing personal, first-person experiences.
His writing takes readers through a variety of cities, including Lima, Cairo, the East Village in New York, and Boston. His reporting intertwines heartfelt personal interactions, cultural immersion, and often romantic experiences, reflecting the classic Gonzo style where the journalist is both reporter and participant. Rubman blends exploration of urban and historical settings with personal narrative, making the reader witness to his direct experiences.
I appreciated the sincerity more than the lists, but the journey feels authentic, confusing, and extraordinarily human.
.
In summary, Mitch Rubman embodies a contemporary Gonzo journalist by taking readers on vivid, first-person adventures while exploring people, places, and social environments, keeping alive the spirit of the unconventional and participatory style that defines Gonzo journalism.
Mitch Rubman received a master’s in clinical psychology from Antioch University and a BA in Planetary and Space Sciences from Boston University.
He currently has nine titles on Amazon, including Turning Forty, a brutal examination of aging in America,
five of which are American English series. The others are screenplays, Rock Stars in Space, The Maelstrom Whirlpool, Escape from Lima, and The Meter Maid.
Available on Amazon as an eBook $2.99, a paperback $9.95, or a hardcover $18.95. Support writers
Audio book coming...
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
THE RISE OF CANNABIS AND THE DECLINE IN CIVILIZATION on sale now at Amazon
RUBMAN ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW BOOK, THE RISE OF CANNABIS AND THE DECLINE IN CIVILIZATION, available on Amazon
LOS ANGELES, August. 31, 2025 / — Mitch Rubman, a nine-time author, announced today the launch of his new work, THE RISE OF CANNABIS AND THE DECLINE IN CIVILIZATION. The book is a collection of travel and local essays featuring cannabis and real-life American dispensaries. The work is available for download or as a paperback.
This book is divided into sections. The early days. Tall adventures. Crazy local characters. Nomenclature. From beginner to advanced stoner. The Reggae store. Hollywood, Notes from the Marijuana Diaries. PhD in THC. Inside The Woods. The Artist’s Tree. A cannabis tale. Hilarious situations and remarkable moments. knife fights
The Secret World of Cannabis: Behind the scenes, at the dispensary. It started with a pack of EZ Widers, those brown packages. Over the years, I've documented many crazy stories—dangerous situations. Shopping for weed on the streets in the Village. This book contains an extensive list of Los Angeles dispensaries and lounges. There are conversations from many stoner locations around the world. The story begins in New York and ends in Los Angeles. With trips to Egypt, Lima, and Boston.
There is a list of Stocks related to Cannabis.
