Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical PerspectivesSAGE, 2003 M04 7 - 311 pages Substance use and abuse are two of the most frequent psychological problems clinicians encounter. Mainstream approaches focus on the biological and psychological factors supporting drug abuse. But to fully comprehend the issue, clinicians need to consider the social, historical, and cultural factors responsible for drug-related problems.
Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical Perspectives provides an inclusive explanation of the human desire to take drugs. Using a multidisciplinary framework, authors Russil Durrant and Jo Thakker explore the cultural and historical variables that contribute to drug use. Integrating biological, psychosocial, and cultural-historical perspectives, this innovative and accessible volume addresses the fundamental question of why drug use is such a ubiquitous feature of human society. |
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... Concepts 169 Socialization and Social Identity 172 Social - Structural Factors 177 Social Organization , Social Control , and Power 177 The Minority Experience : Marginalization , Poverty , Prejudice , and Social Change 179 Integrating ...
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Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Nature and Scope of Substance Use and Abuse | 13 |
The Harm and Benefits of Drugs | 23 |
Summary | 32 |
Drugs in History | 59 |
Drugs in the Twentieth Century | 79 |
Summary | 87 |
Drugs and Culture | 147 |
Prevention Treatment | 216 |
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About the Authors 311 | |
Conceptualizing and Treating Substance | 191 |
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