In More Harm Than Good, Carter, Boyd and MacPherson take a critical look at the current state of Canadian drug policy and raise key questions about the effects of Canada s increasing involvement in and commitment to the war on drugs.
Exploring the intersection of feminism and societal norms, this critical analysis challenges prevalent myths surrounding drug use and motherhood. It examines the contrasting perceptions of "good" and "bad" drugs, alongside the societal expectations placed on mothers. By dissecting these social fictions, the book aims to reveal the underlying biases and implications they have on women's lives and choices, encouraging readers to rethink conventional narratives.
The book delves into over a century of cinematic portrayals of drug use, the drug trade, and the war on drugs across American, British, and Canadian films. It analyzes how these fictional representations reflect societal attitudes and the evolving narrative surrounding drugs, providing insight into cultural perceptions and the impact of cinema on public discourse regarding drug-related issues.
"Busted is a timely short history of Canadian drug prohibition and resistance to it. Canada's drug prohibition history is unique--shaped by race, class, and gender concerns, and local, national and international events. I argue in the book, that in order to chart future drug policy it is well worth knowing Canada's unique history of drug prohibition. Although the book's main focus is on criminalized drugs, images of alcohol and tobacco are included in order to illuminate how these drugs, although strongly contested at times, remain legal today."--
Pregnant drug users are the focus of this new study that argues that women who abuse substances should not be treated differently during their pregnancies but should instead be treated the same way as women who have medical problems with obstetric consequences. The social issues that produce drug abuse during pregnancy are discussed, and valuable information about top practices and policies for caring for maternal drug users is provided.