Addiction as the grand narrative of consumer society

Authors

  • Márta B. Erdős University of Pécs, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of Social Relations, Department of Community and Social Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15170/SocRev.2014.07.01.03

Keywords:

designer drugs, consumer society, controlled loss of control, reconstructive communities

Abstract

The author explores recent changes in substance use patterns as a symptom of the deepening crisis of consumer society and culture. The conclusion of the current article, written from the perspective of discourse studies, that an adequate response concerning the problem of addictions implies strengthening of reconstructive communities, first and foremost, self-help fellowships.

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Published

2014-12-29

How to Cite

B. Erdős, M. (2014). Addiction as the grand narrative of consumer society. Social Review, 7(1), 29–41. https://doi.org/10.15170/SocRev.2014.07.01.03

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2014): Mental health and addictions. Models of intervention

Section

Theoretical and historical studies

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