Social World of Drugs

This comprehensive text focuses on the institutions of drugs and drug use. Its sociological approach discusses theory, drug use as a business, and drug use among the elderly while covering illegal and legal drugs.

Preface

vii

Introduction

3

(10)

Organization of the Chapter

Definitions of Drug

Classification of Drugs

Storytelling Approach

A Social Framework

Thinking Through the Issues

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

I. The Social World of Drugs

13

(118)

Family

15

(30)

Organization of the Chapter

Definitions of Family

The Government, Family, and Drug Use

Functions of Family

Drug Use, the Family and Its Linkages to Other Institutions

Social Policy Issue: The Medicalization of Social Behavior

Summary of Key Thoughts in Chapter

Discussion Questions

Appendix A

Work and Leisure

45

(28)

Organization of the Chapter

Definitions of Work and Leisure

Functions of Work and Leisure

Regulation of Work and Leisure

Relationships Among Drugs, Work and Leisure

Drug Use, Work and Leisure and Its Linkages to Other Institutions

Social Policy Issue: Drug Testing

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

Religion and Culture

73

(26)

Organization of the Chapter

Definitions of Religion and Culture

Functions of Religion and Culture

Linkages Among Religion, Culture and Drug Use

Drug Use, Religion and Culture and Its Linkages to Other Institutions

Social Policy Issue: The War on Drugs

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

Law and Government I: The State

99

(20)

Organization of the Chapter

Definitions of the State

State (Government) Organization

Functions of the State

Drug Use, the State and Its Linkages to Other Institutions

The State and Drug Bureaucracies

Social Policy Issue: The State and Drug Laws

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

Law and Government II: Criminal Justice

119

(12)

Organization of the Chapter

Definition

Functions of Criminal Justice

Institutional Linkages

Social Policy Issue: Capital Punishment by Lethal Injection

Responses to the policy

Consequences of the policy

Who Wins and Who Loses?

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

II. Drug Related Industries

131

(196)

Drug Data-Base Industry

133

(30)

Organization of the Chapter

History of Drug Use Statistics

Functions of Government Data-bases

Profile of Drug Data-Base Industry

Institutional Forces Shaping the Drug Data-Base Industry

Social Policy: Drug Use During Pregnancy

Summary of Key Thoughts

Discussion Questions

Appendix A

Appendix B

The Alcohol Industry

163

(30)

Organization of the Chapter

History of the Alcohol Beverage Industry

Profile of the Alcohol Beverage Industry

Consumption

Institutional Forces Shaping the Alcohol Beverage Industry

Social Policy: A Friendly Alcohol Industry

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

The Tobacco Industry

193

(28)

Organization of the Chapter

History of the Tobacco Industry

Profile of the Tobacco Industry

Institutional Forces Shaping the Tobacco industry

Social Policy: A Smoke-Free Society

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

The Pharmaceutical Industry

221

(34)

Organization of the Chapter

History of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Profile of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Institutional Forces Shaping the Pharmaceutical Industry

Social Policy: Prescription Drug Diversion

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

The Illegal Drug Industry

255

(36)

Organization of the Chapter

History of the Illegal Drug Industry

Profile of the Illegal Drug Industry

Institutional Forces Shaping the Illegal Drug Industry

Social Policy: Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Summary

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

Drug Treatment Industry

291

(36)

Organization of the Chapter

History of the Drug Treatment Industry

Clinical Folklore in Addiction Treatment

Variations in the Meaning of Treatment

Models of Treatment Philosophy, Treatment Aims and Ideologies

Profile of the Drug Treatment Industry

Institutional Forces Shaping the Drug Treatment Industry

Social Policy: Compulsory Drug Treatment

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

III. Applying A Social Perspective

327

(26)

The Methadone Story

329

(18)

Organization of the Chapter

The Methadone Story

Applying a Social Framework

Summary

Summary of Key Thoughts in the Chapter

Discussion Questions

Conclusion

347

(6)

Organization of the Chapter

Conclusion

Sources

353

(32)

Name Index

385

(6)

Subject Index

391

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Social World of Drugs

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Social World of Drugs

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Digital License