Artículo
The role of sexuality in religious responses to problematic drug use in Argentina
Fecha de publicación:
12/2021
Editorial:
Emerald
Revista:
Drugs and Alcohol Today
ISSN:
1745-9265
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
Clasificación temática:
Resumen
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to inquire into the role that sexuality plays in faith-based programs for the prevention and care of problematic drug use. Design/methodology/approach: This paper conducts 25 semi-structured interviews with institutional staff and another 31 with people undergoing treatment in spiritual and religious drug rehabilitation programs in Argentina. Findings: First, within these therapeutic devices, different sexual experiences are considered initial catalysts for drug use. Also, within these institutions, certain morally condemned sexual behaviors are seen as associated with consumption. Second, these institutions establish diverse rules and recommendations about intimate relationships for people in recovery to improve the outcome of treatments. Third, therapeutic institutions produce gender stereotypes related to the sexuality of drug users. Fourth, institutions assume heterosexuality within their target populations, thereby reinforcing the heteronormative frameworks of these therapeutic interventions. Research limitations/implications: This is a small qualitative study conducted in Argentina. Although its results cannot be generalized, they serve as a preliminary empirical input to analyze drug treatment programs in the country and other regions of the world. Originality/value: This study addresses the relationships between problematic drug use, rehabilitation and sexuality from the perspectives of both professionals and men and women who consume drugs. This paper adopts a critical perspective on gender and sexual diversity to analyze how therapeutic institutions reproduce certain gender stereotypes and heteronormativity. In doing so, the research intends to contribute to discussions that can lead to more comprehensive policies regarding problematic drug use.
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Jones, Daniel Eduardo; Dulbecco, Paloma; Cunial, Santiago Luján; The role of sexuality in religious responses to problematic drug use in Argentina; Emerald; Drugs and Alcohol Today; 21; 4; 12-2021; 334-344
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