Drugs, Alcohol, and Social Problems

Alcohol is a drug and induces or increases a great deal of criminal conduct, almost certainly more than street drugs combined. Alcohol abuse may increase the probability that individuals will expose certain crimes, such as assault or murder, either by lowering their inhibitions or judgment or by increasing their irritation and anger. Being a victim of certain types of crimes, such as child or sexual abuse, makes it much more likely that some individuals will develop alcohol abuse disorders later in life. This book examines existing literature, with particular emphasis on the temporal dynamics of drug markets and the consequences of prohibition. This book will serve as an ideal reference not only for students but also for policy makers, drugs and alcohol counselors, treatment agencies and everyone interested in doing research on drugs, alcohol and crime.

Print ISBN: 9781682506844| $ 150 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Social Science

Editor: Remy Kilo Serge