Youth and Substance Abuse by Kathryn Daley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Youth and Substance Abuse by Kathryn Daley This book provides a sociological examination of young peoples pathways into, and out of, substance abuse. Drawing from in-depth, life-history interviews with over sixty young people who have experienced problematic drug use, the author uses participants narratives to throw light on the relationship between trauma and issues such as homelessness, crime and self-injury.Contesting the view that substance abuse is either a medical issue or individual failing, the book examines the wide variety of factors which lead to youth substance abuse such as extreme poverty and other structural factors. Whilst it does not overlook individual agency, the rich descriptions from young peoples oral histories show us that the contexts in which agency was exercised, was often considerably constrained by significant structural forces. The sociological concept of situated choice, which is used to explain and understand how people make choices within their individual context, is used throughout the book as we witness young people wrestling to escape intergenerational disadvantage.The book will be of interest to scholars and students of Social Work, Social Policy, Youth Studies, Sociology and Health Studies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover This book provides a sociological examination of young peoples pathways into, and out of, substance abuse . Drawing from in-depth, life-history interviews with over sixty young people who have experienced problematic drug use, the author uses participants narratives to throw light on the relationship between trauma and issues such as homelessness, crime and self-injury. Contesting the view that substance abuse is either a medical issue or individual failing, the book examines the wide variety of factors which lead to youth substance abuse such as extreme poverty and other structural factors. Whilst it does not overlook individual agency, the rich descriptions from young peoples oral histories shows us that they were making choices, but the contexts in which they were exercising agency was considerably constrained by significant structural forces. The sociological concept of situated choice, which is used to explain and understand how people make choices within their individual context, is used throughout the book as we witness young people wrestling to escape intergenerational disadvantage. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of Social Work, Social Policy, Youth Studies, Sociology and Health Studies. Author Biography Kathryn Daley is Lecturer in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University, Australia. She teaches courses in social research. Previously she worked as a youth alcohol and other drug outreach worker. Table of Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Dancing with Death.- 3. Early Years.- 4. In the Mix.- 5. Cutting out the Pain.- 6. Becoming a Man.- 7. Moving on.- 8. Conclusion Feature Provides a rare sociological explanation of youth substance abuse Presents rich interview data Analyses young peoples own oral histories Details ISBN3319815709 Author Kathryn Daley Year 2018 ISBN-10 3319815709 ISBN-13 9783319815701 Format Paperback DEWEY 305 Pages 212 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Publication Date 2018-07-04 Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Language English UK Release Date 2018-07-04 Illustrations XIII, 212 p. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Alternative 9783319336749 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132139597;

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