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Drugs Disorder by Design

By Elizabeth Peatfield

Drugs Disorder by Design

By Elizabeth Peatfield

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This book critically examines the failures and contradictions of UK drug policy, exposing how current laws disproportionately target marginalised communities while overlooking the widespread harms of legal substances like alcohol. Drawing on the author's unique experiences as a magistrate and bouncer, alongside academic research, policy analysis, and lived experience testimonies, it reveals the systemic injustices embedded in drug enforcement. By contrasting the treatment of so-called "problematic" versus "functional" drug users, the book highlights how class, race, and power shape who is punished and who is protected. It also interrogates the influence of moral panic, media narratives, and political ideology on drug legislation, questioning the absence of evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches. Ultimately, the book aims to challenge prevailing assumptions, inform public discourse, and advocate for a more just, ethical, and effective drug policy rooted in health, evidence, and equality.
Product details
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2025-11-23
Publication Date:
2025-11-23
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
303207813X
ISBN13:
9783032078131
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
406 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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