Amidst the Flow : Biographical Narratives, Social Trajectories, and Urban Itineraries of Crack Cocaine Users in São Paulo

• Autore: Reichert Richard Alecsander
• Pubblicazione: Bradford : , : Ethics International Press Limited, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (233 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Cocaine abuse; Harm reduction
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- 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. ; References specific to Chapter 8 - 'Open Veins' -- Chapter 9 Final Thoughts -- References -- Afterword.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Amidst the Flow
• ISBN: 9781804416006; 1804416002; 9781804415993; 1804415995
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911009231503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II