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Becoming a problematic consumer of narcotics.

T Goldberg1

  • 1Department of Social Work, Stockholm University, Sweden. ted.goldberg@socarb.su.se

Substance Use & Misuse
|October 11, 2001
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This study presents a four-stage life-history model explaining why individuals develop a negative self-image and engage in problematic narcotic use. It highlights how social responses reinforce drug-seeking behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Problematic narcotic consumption is a significant public health and social issue.
  • Understanding the developmental pathways into sustained drug use is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a life-history model explaining the onset and continuation of problematic narcotic use.
  • To illuminate the psychological and social mechanisms underlying sustained drug consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Participant observation studies were conducted with problematic narcotic consumers in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • A qualitative, longitudinal approach was used to develop a life-history model.

Main Results:

  • The model comprises four stages, with the first two preceding drug initiation and fostering a negative self-image.

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  • Stage three involves norm-breaking behaviors that elicit confirming social responses.
  • Stage four describes a cycle of escalating deviance and self-image deterioration.

    • Conclusions:

    • Problematic narcotic use is a developmental process influenced by self-perception and social interactions.
    • Negative self-image and deviant behavior create a reinforcing cycle that perpetuates drug consumption.
    • The model offers insights into the trajectory of addiction and potential points for intervention.