LEADER 04364nam 22004813 450 001 9911009231503321 005 20240502080232.0 010 $a9781804416006 010 $a1804416002 010 $a9781804415993 010 $a1804415995 035 $a(CKB)31636421200041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31290031 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31290031 035 $a(Exl-AI)31290031 035 $a(OCoLC)1432590370 035 $a(EXLCZ)9931636421200041 100 $a20240502d2024 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAmidst the Flow $eBiographical Narratives, Social Trajectories, and Urban Itineraries of Crack Cocaine Users in São Paulo 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aBradford :$cEthics International Press Limited,$d2024. 210 4$d©2024. 215 $a1 online resource (233 pages) 327 $aIntro -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Prefácio - Versão em Português -- Foreword I -- Foreword II -- Chapter 1 Drug Use ( Historical Overview and Theoretical Models -- The Concepts of Vulnerability -- Drug Use and Addiction Vulnerability -- Chapter 2 Theoretical, Methodological, and Ethical Research Aspects -- The 'Flow': A Note on Denominations -- A Note on Study Secrecy and Confidentiality -- A Note on Translation -- Chapter 3 Vulnerabilities and Drug Use in São Paulo's "Crackland -- Drug Use Patterns -- Chapter 4 Experiences - Biographical Narratives, Social Trajectories, Urban Itineraries, and the Use of Crack and Other Drugs -- Intra-Family Violence -- Socialization and Institutionalization -- Interpersonal Violence and Crime -- Chapter 5 Barriers - Living Conditions, Social Exclusion and Repression -- Living Conditions -- The "War on Drugs -- Chapter 6 Resilience - Social Context, Vulnerability Reduction and Changes in Relations with Drug Use -- Harm Reduction -- Chapter 7 Weaving Lives: Art as Empowerment and Transformation - An Insight into Harm Reduction Experiences at the 'Tem Sentimento' Collective8F -- Richard Alecsander Reichert, Carmen Lopes, Leide Carla, Veronika Verão dos Santos, Eroy Aparecida da Silva -- Art, Experiences and Memories -- Art, Resistance and Empowerment -- Art, Inclusion and Representativity -- Art, Creation and (Re)Affirmation of Life -- Final Considerations -- References specific to Chapter 7 - 'Weaving Lives' -- Chapter 8 Open Veins of the Brave Forbidden World - An Analysis of the Historical Origins and Imperialist and Racist Influences on Drug Prohibition Policies10F -- Uma Nota Adicional - Versão em Português15F : As Veias Abertas do Admirável Mundo Proibido - Uma Análise das Origens Históricas e das Influências Imperialistas e Racistas nas Políticas de Proibição às Drogas. 327 $aReferences specific to Chapter 8 - 'Open Veins' -- Chapter 9 Final Thoughts -- References -- Afterword. 330 $aThis 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. 606 $aCocaine abuse$7Generated by AI 606 $aHarm reduction$7Generated by AI 615 0$aCocaine abuse 615 0$aHarm reduction 700 $aReichert$b Richard Alecsander$01826539 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911009231503321 996 $aAmidst the Flow$94394516 997 $aUNINA