David T. Courtwright
David T. Courtwright is a historian specializing in drug use, drug policy, and cultural issues in American and world history.
He has authored several books on these topics, including "Dark Paradise," "Addicts Who Survived," and "Forces of Habit." Courtwright also explores frontier environments in "Violent Land" and "Sky as Frontier." His recent work, "No Right Turn," examines American cultural politics post-1968.
Educated at the University of Kansas and Rice University, Courtwright is a Presidential Professor of history at the University of North Florida.
He resides in Jacksonville, Florida, and is known for his comprehensive historical analyses of addiction and societal trends.
