Cultura y Droga
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge on Sociocultural Dimensions of Drug Consumption
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Drugs and Society:
The journal integrates insights from sociology, psychology, anthropology, and health sciences to examine the multifaceted relationships between drug use, social structures, and individual experiences. - Focus on Psychotropic Drugs:
A significant emphasis is placed on the study of psychotropic drugs, including their societal implications, medicalization, and the narratives surrounding their use among different populations. - Cultural Contexts of Drug Use:
Research published in the journal often explores how cultural practices and beliefs influence drug consumption, particularly in indigenous and marginalized communities. - Health and Medicalization:
The journal investigates the medicalization of drug use and health practices, including the implications of biomedicine and the pharmaceutical industry on individual and community health. - Social Justice and Drug Policy:
A core area of focus is the critique of drug policies and their impacts on social justice, particularly concerning marginalized groups and the socio-economic factors influencing drug use.
Trending and Emerging
- Microdosing and Psychedelics:
There is a growing interest in the therapeutic potential and cultural implications of microdosing psychedelics, as evidenced by multiple studies exploring their use and effects, indicating a broader acceptance and curiosity in this area. - Gender and Drug Use:
Recent articles increasingly focus on the intersection of gender and drug use, examining how gender identities and roles influence drug consumption patterns and health outcomes, particularly among women and LGBTQIA+ communities. - Health Disparities and Vulnerability:
Emerging research is highlighting the social trajectories and vulnerabilities associated with drug use, particularly among marginalized populations, reflecting a shift towards understanding the socio-economic factors that contribute to health disparities. - Governmentality and Biopolitics in Drug Policy:
There is a trend towards analyzing drug policy through the lens of governmentality and biopolitics, exploring how state practices and regulations shape individual behaviors and societal norms surrounding drug use. - Cultural Rituals and Drug Use:
An increase in studies examining the cultural and ritualistic aspects of drug use, particularly in indigenous contexts, suggests a growing interest in understanding the socio-cultural significance of psychoactive substances.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives on Drug Use:
Research exploring historical contexts and legal frameworks surrounding drug use, while still relevant, has seen a decline, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary issues and practices. - Traditional and Folk Medicine:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing on traditional or folk medicinal practices related to drug use, which may indicate a growing preference for modern biomedical approaches. - Criminalization and Drug Trafficking:
Themes centered around the criminalization of drug use and trafficking appear to be less frequent, possibly reflecting a shift towards exploring harm reduction and social justice rather than punitive perspectives.
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