TY - JOUR
T1 - “Tweaking and geeking, just having soine fun”
T2 - An analysis of methainphetamine poeins
AU - Sexton, Rocky L.
AU - Carlson, Robert G.
AU - Leukefeld, Carl G.
AU - Booth, Brenda M.
PY - 2010/9
Y1 - 2010/9
N2 - There is a body of methamphetamine-themed poetry that speaks regretfully of the highly negative experiences of those in recovery from methamphetamine (MA) addiction or who feel trapped in an MA-using lifestyle. During ethnographic research in western Kentucky, the author collected two MA-themed poems from active MA users that differ from other MA poetry. They describe misadventures that occur during MA “binges.” However, the text and tone of the poems are comically ironic and represent optimism rather than regret toward MA use. Analyzing these poems provides valuable insights into local patterns of MA use, related terminology, and attitudes toward MA use.
AB - There is a body of methamphetamine-themed poetry that speaks regretfully of the highly negative experiences of those in recovery from methamphetamine (MA) addiction or who feel trapped in an MA-using lifestyle. During ethnographic research in western Kentucky, the author collected two MA-themed poems from active MA users that differ from other MA poetry. They describe misadventures that occur during MA “binges.” However, the text and tone of the poems are comically ironic and represent optimism rather than regret toward MA use. Analyzing these poems provides valuable insights into local patterns of MA use, related terminology, and attitudes toward MA use.
KW - Drug slang
KW - Methamphetamine
KW - Oral narratives
KW - United States
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/79952063640
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/79952063640#tab=citedBy
U2 - 10.1080/02791072.2010.10400700
DO - 10.1080/02791072.2010.10400700
M3 - Article
C2 - 21053760
AN - SCOPUS:79952063640
SN - 0279-1072
VL - 42
SP - 377
EP - 383
JO - Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
JF - Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
IS - 3
ER -