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Drug Users in Society

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  • © 2002

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Authors:
  1. Joanne Neale

    1. Centre for Drug Misuse Research, University of Glasgow, UK

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 1-17

  3. Opiate Use in Context

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 18-33

  4. Explanations of Drug Use

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 34-48

  5. Initial Drug Use and Childhood Memories

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 49-65

  6. Patterns of Heroin Use

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 66-83

  7. Daily Routines and Sources of Income

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 84-100

  8. Drug Use, Violence and Anti-social Behaviour

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 101-116

  9. Neighbourhoods and Housing

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 117-133

  10. Family and Friends

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 134-151

  11. Police Contact and Being Imprisoned

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 152-168

  12. Drug Use and Health

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 169-185

  13. Drug Services and Treatment

    • Joanne Neale
    Pages 186-203

  14. Experience into Theory and Practice

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    Pages 204-220

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 221-263
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About this book

This book provides a candid insight into the lives of individuals who are addicted to heroin and other opiates. The processes of obtaining and using drugs are explored within the wider context of personal biographies and daily routines. Key issues considered include childhood experiences, crime and violence, housing situations, family relationships, prison life, health matters and drug treatments. Drug users' statements are related to policy, service provision, previous research, and theoretical debates in the hope that this might increase understanding and improve future responses to drug problems.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Drug Misuse Research, University of Glasgow, UK

    Joanne Neale

About the author

JOANNE NEALE is a Research Fellow in the Centre for Drug Misuse Research at Glasgow University. Her publications include refereed journal articles, book chapters and short articles relating to both homelessness and drug use.

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