Anthropological reflections on youth drug use research in Australia: what we don't know and how we should find out
- 1 October 1990
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Drug and Alcohol Review
- Vol. 9 (4) , 333-342
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09595239000185471
Abstract
This paper outlines an anthropological/sociological view of youth drug use which complements the existing research paradigm. The limitations of the existing paradigm are identified and an argument is presented for the inclusion of ethnography as a fruitful research method and for a greater focus on the social context of drug use by youth. Finally, the implications of this re‐direction for future research and prevention are outlined.Keywords
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