Tweaking and Geeking, Just Having Soine Fun”

An Analysis of Methainphetamine Poeins

Bibliographic Data

ID13913482
AuthorsRocky L Sexton (a Center for Interventions, Treatment and Addictions Research, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine , Dayton, OH, corresponding author), Robert G Carlson (0000-0002-4244-0173, a Center for Interventions, Treatment and Addictions Research, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine , Dayton, OH), Carl Leukefeld (University of Kentucky), Carl G Leukefeld (University of Kentucky), Brenda M Booth (0000-0002-0102-6443, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Year2010
Volume42
Issue3
Pages377-383
Publication date2010-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02791072.2010.10400700
PMID21053760
PMCIDPMC3713610
OpenAlexW2162423777
LanguageEN
References cited24

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

Art · Ethnography · Literature · Optimism · Poetry · Psychoanalysis · Regret · Sociology · Tone (literature · Anthropology · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · History · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Psychology · Social Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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