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Substance Use and Abuse 
Cultural and Historical Perspectives

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‘This book takes an integrative approach to the understanding of drug use and its relationship to social-cultural factors. It is lucidly and powerfully argued and constitutes a significant achievement. The authors sensibly argue that in order to fully understand and explain drug use and abuse it is necessary to take into account different levels of analysis, reflecting distinct domains of human functioning; the biological, psychosocial, and cultural-historical….Overall, this book represents an exceptional achievement and should be of interest to drug clinicians and researcher as well as social scientists and students.’


–Professor Tony Ward, University of Melbourne


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.

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.

Addressing issues important to prevention, treatment, and public policy, the authors include




    • A comprehensive, historical survey of drug use

    • An exploration of the evolutionary basis of drug-taking behavior

    • Historically and culturally based explanations of drug use and abuse

    • Inclusive approaches that complement mainstream biopsychosocial perspectives



Designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, and health departments, Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical Perspectives will also be of significant interest to drug clinicians, researchers, and social scientists.

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Table of Content

Preface

1. What Needs to be Explained and How Should We Explain It?

Introduction

Levels of Analysis & the Multidisciplinary Nature of Psychoactive Drug Studies

Towards an Integrated Model of Substance Use & Abuse

Overview

Endnotes

2. The Nature & Scope of Substance Use & Abuse

Introduction

What Is a Drug?

Who Uses Drugs?

Taxonomy of Drug Use Contexts

The Harms & Benefits of Drugs

From Use to Abuse

Summary

Endnotes

3. An Evolutionary Perspective

Introduction

The Nature and Role of Evolutionary Explanations

Has Drug Use Been Selected For?

Drugs & the Brain

Drug Use, Sexual Selection, and Life History Theory

From Use to Abuse

An Integrated Evolutionary Model of Substance Use

Summary

Endnotes

4. Drugs in History

Introduction

What Can History Tell Us about Substance Use and Abuse?

A Brief History of Drugs

Summary

Endnotes

5. The Forces of History: Explaining Patterns of Use and Abuse

Introduction

The Functions of Drugs in Historical Perspective

Pharmacology

New Forms, New Modes, New Substances: The Impact of Technological Change on Drug Use New Forms, New Modes, new Substances: The Impact of Technological Change on Drug Use

Availability

Economic and Political Factors

Legislation and Public Policy

Social Factors

A Complex Web: Multiple Influences on Patterns of Drug Use

Summary

Endnotes

6. Drugs and Culture

Introduction

Conceptual & Methodological Issues

Indigenous Patterns of Drug Use

Drugs & Multiculturalism

Summary

Endnotes

7. The Role of Culture: Explaining Patterns of Use

Introduction

Drugs and Culture

Culture and Drugs

Social Structural Factors

Integrating Cultural Explanations

Explanations

Summary

Endnotes

8. Conceptualizing & Treating Substance Use Problems: A Cultural-Historical Perspective

Introduction

The Pre and Early History of Addiction

Treatment for Alcohol & Drug Problems in the Nineteenth Century

The Changing Face of Drug Addiction: 1914-1960

The Alcoholism Movement

Contemporary Developments

Culture & Classification

Implications

Endnotes

9. Prevention, Treatment & Public Policy

Introduction

Prevention

Assessment

Treatment

Legal Sanctions, Regulations, & Restrictions

Harm Reduction

Conclusion

Endnotes

References

Author Index

Subject Index

About the author

Jo Thakker is a lecturer in clinical psychology at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Canterbury and has worked as a clinical psychologist in a variety of therapeutic contexts. Along with work in the substance abuse area, her research interests include cultural psychology and mental health issues in relation to migrants and refugees.
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 320 ● ISBN 9781452262963 ● File size 17.5 MB ● Publisher SAGE Publications ● City Thousand Oaks ● Country US ● Published 2003 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5352466 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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