Geoffrey Hunt Knihy

Focusing on the global response to illicit drug issues, this book explores how 20 countries have developed their drug treatment services over the past decade. Contributions from various disciplines, including sociology and psychology, provide insights into the cultural and societal contexts of these treatments. The text also compares key themes across nations, such as the treatment of women, funding strategies, and the interplay between alcohol and drug treatment, offering a comprehensive look at international approaches to drug issues.

Focusing on the socio-cultural aspects of psychoactive drugs, this book explores how drug consumption is linked to specific social groups and the cultural narratives surrounding them. It delves into the social dynamics that shape public perception and the political responses to drug use, providing a critical examination of drug regulation in contemporary society. Through alternative perspectives, it sheds light on the complex interplay between culture, society, and drug policy.

In this book the core of the Buddha's teaching is comprehensively cast in modern models of thought - borrowed from science and philosophy and informed by contemporary concerns.