Young people, dance and the subcultural consumption of drugs.

Moore, Karenza and Miles, Steven (2004) Young people, dance and the subcultural consumption of drugs. Addiction Research and Theory, 12 (6). pp. 507-523. ISSN 1606-6359

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Abstract

This article discusses the role of drug consumption in the lives of young 'clubbers'. Arguing that debates over the consumption of drugs and youth transitions both serve to 'problematise' young people the suggestion is made that the role of drug consumption in dance-related settings remains largely misunderstood. As such, the article discusses qualitative data that taps into the nature of drug consumption in the pre, in and post-clubbing experience. This data reflects the way in which drug consumption provides a stabilising force in young people's lives. Drugs provide a resource through which young people create 'parallel lives' that counter-balance the uncertainties of everyday life. Research into young people and drugs continues to be dominated by epidemiology, medicine and psychology. In contrast, this article advocates a meaning-centred approach which prioritises an analysis of the specific and apparently mundane cultural contexts in which young people consume drugs.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Addiction Research and Theory
Additional Information:
RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Social Work and Social Policy & Administration
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? MEDICINE (MISCELLANEOUS)HN SOCIAL HISTORY AND CONDITIONS. SOCIAL PROBLEMS. SOCIAL REFORM ??
ID Code:
3254
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Deposited On:
25 Mar 2008 11:35
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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22 Sep 2023 00:06