Boeri Miriam Williams, Harbry Liam, Gibson David
Sociology at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.
J Ethnogr Qual Res. 2009;3(3):139-151.
The goal of this exploratory study was to gain a better understanding of methamphetamine use among suburban users. We know very little about the mechanisms of initiation and trajectory patterns of methamphetamine use among this under-researched and hidden population. This study employed qualitative methods to examine the drug career of suburban methamphetamine users. Analysis of in-depth interviews with 48 former and current users indicated that suburban users often initiate and continue use for functional purposes. Turning points into dysfunctional use included loss of work, broken relationships, and stress related to a suburban lifestyle. The route to cessation included frequent relapses. Findings call for treatment and prevention programs targeted for specific patterns of suburban use.
这项探索性研究的目的是更深入地了解郊区吸毒者使用甲基苯丙胺的情况。对于这个研究不足且隐匿的人群中甲基苯丙胺使用的起始机制和轨迹模式，我们知之甚少。本研究采用定性方法来考察郊区甲基苯丙胺使用者的吸毒历程。对48名曾经和现在的使用者进行的深度访谈分析表明，郊区使用者开始并持续使用甲基苯丙胺往往是出于功能性目的。转变为功能失调性使用的转折点包括失业、人际关系破裂以及与郊区生活方式相关的压力。戒毒途径包括频繁复发。研究结果呼吁针对郊区特定使用模式制定治疗和预防方案。
