Youth and Substance Abuse
This book provides a sociological examination of young people’s pathways into, and out of, substance abuse. Drawing from in-depth, life-history interviews with over sixty young people who have experienced problematic drug use, the author uses partici
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Kathryn Daley
Youth and Substance Abuse
Kathryn Daley
Youth and Substance Abuse
Kathryn Daley RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
ISBN 978-3-319-33674-9 ISBN 978-3-319-33675-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-33675-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016956413 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and the Author(s) 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Cover illustration: © Johner Images / Alamy Stock Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
For my family: my brother Jared and our mother, Lorraine I wish you were here. And for Chris Chamberlain.
Acknowledgements
I hope as researchers you continue to wonder about those unrevealed stories. Not just because they are interesting, but because they are unjust.
At the beginning of this research, a woman who had been raised in state care anonymously left this comment on my blog. Her voice has kept me focused and I thank her. Undertaking studies of the vulnerable is voyeuristic in nature but that should not be its primary aim. Although this research was not a pleasant undertaking, it was a very fulfilling endeavour. My interest in research arose after observing an absence of studies that explained the biographies of young people experiencing chronic issues with drug use and homelessness. It was always hoped to have this project published, to “reveal” their stories, to make public the injustices some face. The 73 young people who participated in both this study and its pilot were an endless source of inspiration—I hope that I do you justice. Gratitude is also extended to my former clients who gave me the insights that sparked my passion and who encouraged me to tell their story. I extend much appreciation to the staff at the Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) and Barwon Youth Alcohol
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