Title: Substance Use, Public Policy and Harm Reduction
Subtitle: Social and Health Studies and Interventions
Subject Classification:  Society and Culture, Healthcare, Law and Legal Ethics  
BIC Classification: JF, JKV, MBP
BISAC Classification: SOC026030, LAW118000, PSY038000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Publication date: 14 Jul 2024
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80441-731-7
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-80441-732-4

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Description

This book offers an in-depth examination of the historical, political, and socio-cultural dimensions of psychoactive substance use, particularly within the Brazilian context. It provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of policies and approaches towards prohibitionism and criminalization, emphasizing their impact on marginalized and socially stigmatized groups. Through a comparative lens, it explores alternative regulatory models, exemplified by Uruguay's Cannabis legalization trajectory.

Additionally, the work critically examines the complex interplay between gender, media representations, and illicit drug trafficking, shedding light on the intricate dynamics involved. Central to its discourse are preventive strategies and harm reduction interventions, which underscore the pivotal role of education, neuroscience, and community-based approaches in addressing substance use among adolescents. Drawing from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including neuroscience, psychology, and public health, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of substance use and dependence.

By synthesizing research findings and evidence-based practices, it serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers engaged in addiction studies, mental health, and public policy formulation.

Biography

Editor(s):  Richard Alecsander Reichert is a Research Affiliate in the Department of Psychobiology, São Paulo Federal University School of Medicine, Brazil. Michel Willian de Castro Marques is Coordinator of Public Policies and Psychosocial Care in the Psychosocial Care Network of Guarulhos, São Paulo. Maria Angélica de Castro Comis is General and Advocacy Coordinator of the É de Lei Coexistence Center (Harm Reduction) in São Paulo. Dr Eroy Aparecida da Silva is a Researcher and Coordinator of Teaching, Research, and Extension Projects in the Department of Psychobiology, São Paulo Federal University. Dr Maria Fatima Olivier Sudbrack is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Studies and Care Program for Dependencies, University of Brasília. Dr Denise De Micheli is Associate Professor and Researcher in the Department of Psychobiology, São Paulo Federal University, Brazil.

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