Amidst the Flow
Biographical Narratives, Social Trajectories, and Urban Itineraries of Crack Cocaine Users in Sao Paulo
Published on 11. April 2024
Book
Hardback
233 pages
978-1-80441-599-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents data and discusses the results of research conducted on crack cocaine consumption and other drug use in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, specifically in the area commonly referred to as "Cracolândia" ("Crackland"). This context is marked by high social vulnerability, rife with numerous inequalities, violence, and human rights violations. The work describes the living conditions of individuals in this setting, narrating their social trajectories, urban itineraries, motivations for substance use, perspectives, and life projects.
The book provokes a crucial debate concerning the iatrogenic effects resulting from prohibitionist-repressive "war on drugs" policies. It highlights potential alternative paths for formulating and implementing public policies and psychosocial interventions.
'Amidst the Flow' serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of addiction studies, healthcare, sociology, law, and drug policy-making. It presents a compelling call for a paradigm shift in drug policies.
The book provokes a crucial debate concerning the iatrogenic effects resulting from prohibitionist-repressive "war on drugs" policies. It highlights potential alternative paths for formulating and implementing public policies and psychosocial interventions.
'Amidst the Flow' serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of addiction studies, healthcare, sociology, law, and drug policy-making. It presents a compelling call for a paradigm shift in drug policies.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80441-599-3 (9781804415993)
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Person
Richard Reichert holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, specializing in Psychopathology and Mental Health, as well as in Neuropsychology. He is a Researcher affiliated with the Doctoral Program in Psychobiology at the Federal University of São Paulo. He serves as a member of the Brazilian Multidisciplinary Association for Drug Studies and coordinates the Brazilian Network for Science and Education on Alcohol and Other Drug Use. He is the author of numerous books and articles on substance use and dependence. Additionally, he is actively involved in various social and collective movements advocating for public policies based on the principles of bioethics and human rights.