Based on long-term observation of Alcoholics Anonymous, the author focuses on cultural rather than personal causes of drug dependence and discusses how the symbolic action of AA language and culture is the key to recovery.
Introduction Alcohol Use in America Culture and Consumption Qualifications, Referrals, and Affiliation The Meeting Healing in Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholic Thinking Language, Culture and Belief Bibliography Index
DANNY M. WILCOX is Adjunct Professor of Anthropology, Institute of Anthropology, School of Community Service at the University of North Texas. He authored the chapter Drug Culture: Everybody Uses Something in Larry L. Naylor's (ed.), Cultural Diversity in the United States (Bergin & Garvey, 1997).
?Useful as the basis for an anthropology case study course, as an
addition to a substance abuse seminar, or for professionals seeking
to expand their understanding of the cultural context of
alcoholism.?-Choice
"Useful as the basis for an anthropology case study course, as an
addition to a substance abuse seminar, or for professionals seeking
to expand their understanding of the cultural context of
alcoholism."-Choice
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