Anthropology of Addictions and Recovery

Anthropology of Addictions and Recovery
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Publisher : Waveland Press
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781478608783
ISBN-13 : 1478608781
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Book Synopsis Anthropology of Addictions and Recovery by : Irene Glasser

Download or read book Anthropology of Addictions and Recovery written by Irene Glasser and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is nearly impossible to discuss alcohol, tobacco, and drugs without applying our own cultural prism. In a concise, non-technical manner, Glasser combines her own research with that of others to show the importance of removing cultural biases to uncover crucial understandings about substance use and misuse. Ethnographic examples elucidate the diverse meanings of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs around the world as well as the psychological and physiological effects of their use. Glasser applies anthropological research methods in her examination of treatment and recovery and uncovers why some programs are more effective than others. The books focus on culture and how it affects peoples relationships to mind-altering substances, together with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter, will generate new realizations and open doors for further exploration.


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