Lynne Rienner Men and Substance Abuse: Narratives of Addiction and Recovery

Explores the experiences of men who grapple with drug and alcohol abuse, illuminating the interplay between individual identity and social environment that shapes the processes of addiction and recovery. Judith Grant draws on the voices of the men themselves as she traces and analyses their paths to both addiction and desistance. Documenting the full sweep of their journeys, she also highlights the critical differences and similarities in the experiences of men and women.