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"Methamphetamine: A Love Story presents an insider's view into the lived experience of immersion in the world of methamphetamine. In-depth interviews were conducted with 33 adults formerly immersed in using, dealing, and manufacturing. Detailed accounts bring insight into the intoxicating...

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Main Author: Shukla, Rashi K., 1971- (Author)
Corporate Author: Alexander Street (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Methamphetamine abuse > Social aspects > United States.
Drug traffic > Social aspects > United States.
Méthamphétamine > Abus > Aspect social > États-Unis.
Drogues > Trafic > Aspect social > États-Unis.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Criminology.
Drug traffic > Social aspects
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Methamphetamine: A Love Story presents an insider's view into the lived experience of immersion in the world of methamphetamine. In-depth interviews were conducted with 33 adults formerly immersed in using, dealing, and manufacturing. Detailed accounts bring insight into the intoxicating aspects of the lifestyle including sex, money, power, and the ability to create methamphetamine. Social networks and environment play an important role in shaping and influencing drug-related decisions. The transformation of the lifestyle from one that is intoxicating to one that becomes risky and ultimately dark explains the unsustainability and the challenges exiting the life"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 244 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520964891
0520964896