Overview

This key work exposes international studies from leading social sciences researchers who use various theoretical perspectives and methodological orientations to depict deviant drug and crime-related pathways.

Section 1: Deviance, Set and Setting

The first section, Deviance, Set and Setting, discusses a new basis for the understanding of deviant pathways.

Section 2: Youth, Drug and Delinquency Pathways

The second section, Youth, Drug and Delinquency Pathways, presents empirical studies which help to understand the drug-crime relationship.

Section 3: Adult, Drug and Crime Pathways

The third section discusses Adult, Drug and Crime Pathways adopted by drug users, flexers, traders or dealers, and traffickers.

Section 4: Ways Out of Deviant Pathways

Finally, the fourth section, Ways Out of Deviant Pathways, explores approaches for controlling drug use and criminality socially or individually, with or without legal intervention or formal help.

Conclusion

In short, this book presents an invaluable overview of the most advanced research in the field of deviant drug-and crime-related pathways.