| Abstrakt: |
While many experts believe the use of "club drugs", i.e. 3-4, methlendioxymethamphetamine (MDMA / "Ecstasy"), gamma hydoxybutyrate, (GHB), ketamine (Special K), methamphetamine (Meth or Crank), cocaine, lysergic acid diethylamide, (LSD), and marijuana, is limited according to social setting and population demographics, non-traditional drug surveillance mechanisms indicate otherwise. In the last five years "club drug" markets and corresponding economic structure have evolved beyond everyone's imagination. Although despite this awareness, contemporary social drug epidemiological efforts remain limited in scope and unable to assess the nature and impact, if any, such market changes have had on "local" drug using populations. Specifically, how such changes have impacted women of color has been largely ignored until now. In an effort to enhance our understanding and contextualize such critical changes 30 in-depth multi-stage life history interviews were conducted with a targeted community sample of multi-ethnic/racial women in Florida. Key dimensions analyzed include childhood, adolescent and adult experiences, deviant and criminal (offender) experiences, victimization, risk-management techniques, and the role of club culture in their lives. In addition, a basic demographic profile for each woman will be provided. Implications of findings for both "club drug" markets and "club drug" economy are discussed. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
