Amidst the flow : biographical narratives, social trajectories, and urban itineraries of crack cocaine users in São Paulo / Richard Alecsander Reichert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reichert, Richard Alecsander, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crack (Drug)--Brazil.

Crack (Drug).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bradford, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781804416006

1804416002

9781804415993

1804415995

OCLC:

1432590370