The SAGE Handbook of Drug & Alcohol Studies: Social Science Approaches

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With contributions from leading international academics across the social sciences, this accessible handbooktakes a critical look at the key theories, disciplinary approaches, contemporary issues and debates in the field. ·         Part I Central Social Science Theories Drug and Alcohol Studies ·         Part II Pillars in Social Science Drug and Alcohol Studies ·         Part III Controversies and New Approaches in Social Science Drug and Alcohol Studies This Handbook is an excellent reference text for the growing number of academics, students, scientists and practitioners in the drug and alcohol studies community. Cover Contents List of Figures and Tables Notes on the Editors and Contributors Part I - Central Social Science Theories in Drug and Alcohol Studies Chapter 1 - Central Social Science Theories in Drug and Alcohol Studies Introduction Chapter 2 - Historical Perspectives Chapter 3 - Sociological Perspectives Chapter 4 - Psychological Explanations of Addiction Chapter 5 - Anthropological Study of Drug Use: Methodological and Theoretical Considerations Chapter 6 - Criminological Perspectives Chapter 7 - Cultural Studies Approaches to Drugs and Alcohol Chapter 8 - Geographical Perspectives on Drug and Alcohol Studies Part II - Pillars in Social Science Drug and Alcohol Studies Chapter 9 - Drug Policy Chapter 10 - Alcohol Policy in Global Context Chapter 11 - Drug Policy in Practice Chapter 12 - National Preventive Approaches to Tackle Alcohol Misuse Chapter 13 - Community-Focused Approaches to the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Harms: From Past Experiences to Future Possibilities Chapter 14 - Bridging Harm Reduction and Recovery Chapter 15 - The Treatment Response: Systemic Features, Paradigms and Socio-Cultural Frameworks Chapter 16 - Matching Patients to Treatments or Matching Interventions to Needs? Chapter 17 - Workforce Development and Professionalization Chapter 18 - Reflecting on Intoxication Chapter 19 - Identity, Friendship and Sociality Chapter 20 - Consumption and Context Part III - Controversies and New Approaches in Social Science Drug and Alcohol Studies Chapter 22 - Learning to Live with ‘Big Fat Words’? An Exploration of the Dominant Concepts Applied to Problem Drug and Alcohol Use Chapter 23 - The Increasing Visibility of Gender in the Alcohol and Drug Fields Chapter 24 - Ethnicity and Drug Policy in the USA Chapter 25 - Social Class and Deprivation Chapter 26 - Maturing on a High: An Analysis of Trends, Prevalence and Patterns of Recreational Drug Use in Middle and Older Adulthood Chapter 27 - Sex Work, Illicit Drug Use and The Risk Environment Chapter 28 - Homelessness and Substance Use Chapter 29 - The Prison Population and Illegal Drug Use Chapter 30 - User Perspectives Chapter 31 - The Relevance of Western Research to Developing Countries: Narrowing the North-South Divide in Drug Policy and Practice Chapter 32 - The Relevance of ‘Western’ Alcohol Research and Policy to Developing Countries Chapter 33 - What’s So ‘New’ About New Psychoactive Substances? Definitions, Prevalence, Motivations, User Groups and A Proposed New Taxonomy Chapter 34 - The Decriminalization of Drugs Chapter 35 - The Limits of Evidence-Based Practice in the Pursuit of Specific Treatment Efficacy Chapter 36 - Public Health Approaches to Substance Use: A Critique Chapter 37 - Illegal Street Economies and Drugs: Getting Involved, Skilled and Trying to Quit Chapter 38 - Legal Economies: The Role of the Alcohol Industry Chapter 39 - Natures, Cultures and Bodies of Cannabis Index