Historique
Chapitre
"Dope fiend" mythology
Auteur(s) :
LINDESMITH, A. R.
Année
2010
Page(s) :
182-190
Langue(s) :
Anglais
ISBN :
978-0-19-973929-5
Refs biblio. :
30
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Thésaurus mots-clés
REPRESENTATION SOCIALE
;
MYTHE
;
POLITIQUE
;
CRIMINALITE
;
VIOLENCE
;
TOXICOMANE
Note générale :
Reprinted from "'Dope fiend' mythology." In: Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1940-1941, 33, p. 199-208.
Résumé :
Alfred Lindesmith reviews the public images of drug addicts. For example, common perceptions link addicts with crime, including violence and sexual aggression. Lindesmith argues that many of these images are inaccurate and he attempts to dispel these myths. He suggests, for example, that crimes by drug users tend to be property offenses such as theft. He argues that these crimes are committed largely because drugs are illegal and quite costly. Lindesmith also describes the public image of the drug dealer who entices nonusers into drug initiation. Collectively, these negative images represent what Lindesmith refers to as "dope fiend mythology" and serve to reinforce punitive drug policies.
Cote :
L00464-C