The Easy Rider Syndrome: A Pattern of Hetero‐ and Homosexual Relationships in a Heroin Addict Population
- 1 December 1970
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Family Process
- Vol. 9 (4) , 425-430
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1970.00425.x
Abstract
A pattern of dyadic relationship in the addict subculture is described in terms of its familial antecedents, current dynamics, and treatment implications. The chief feature of this pattern is that the male member of the dyad is an “Easy Rider,” supported and cared for by the female partner.Keywords
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