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Area of Science:

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  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The concepts of "moral panic" and "folk devils" are sociological tools used to analyze societal reactions to perceived threats.
  • Drug panics in the United States have historically targeted specific substances and user groups, often with disproportionate social and legal consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how sociological concepts of "moral panic" and "folk devils" apply to contemporary drug panics in the United States.
  • To analyze the stigmatization of specific drug user groups, such as crack cocaine users and their children, and its societal implications.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of sociological concepts.
  • Examination of ethnographic studies on drug users.
  • Application of theoretical frameworks to understand drug panics and user "folk devil" imagery.

Main Results:

  • Sociological concepts of "moral panic" and "folk devils" are demonstrably applicable to US drug panics concerning methamphetamine, heroin, and crack cocaine.
  • Crack cocaine-using mothers and their infants are often assigned exaggerated negative attributes, leading to significant stigma and social exclusion.
  • Ethnographic data reveal drug user realities that diverge from the simplistic, negative stereotypes perpetuated during drug panics.

Conclusions:

  • The "folk devil" imagery in drug panics simplifies complex issues, leading to unfair stigmatization and rejection of drug users.
  • Understanding the sociological underpinnings of drug panics is crucial for developing more nuanced and equitable drug policies.
  • Further research into the lived experiences of diverse drug user populations is needed to counter harmful stereotypes.