The American Drug Culture

The American Drug Culture takes a unique approach to understanding the widespread use of alcohol and other drugs in the U.S. and their disorders. Framed around a sociological perspective, the chapters are arranged by topic, including those that are rarely seen in textbooks such as alcohol and drugs in popular culture, alcohol and sexuality, and the benefits and costs of alcohol. The book includes real-life examples to give students empathetic insights into the situation of those with substance and alcohol use disorders and include descriptive field notes from the authors' own research as well as data that lends itself to secondary analysis. It also includes a chapter from the psychoanalytical perspective and case studies that make it appropriate for courses in psychology and social work.