functional/instrumental/virtuous drug use

Question 1

what is functional drug use?

Answer 1

the use of drugs to achieve specific purpose of goal

Question 2

what do boys et al argue

Answer 2

• drug use serves mood-alterning and social functions

Question 3

what do muller and Schumann argue?

Answer 3

• drugs are consumed systematically to enhance non-drug-related behaviours (insturmentalizartion theory)

Question 4

what are some examples of functional/instrumental drug use

Answer 4

• medical treatment: pain relief after surgery, antidepressants, ADHD medication
• everyday functioning: using tea, caffeine, wine or sports drink to cope with stress, fatigue or exertion

Question 5

what is illegitimate functional drug use?

Answer 5

• involves substances often used without medical supervision
• new psychoactive substances
• human enhancement drugs (Evans-brown et al)
• muscle enhancers (e.g. steroids)
• weight loss drugs
• image enhancers
• sex chancers
• mood enhancers
• Microdosing- small doses of psychedelics to boost focus, creativity, or well-being without full intoxication

Question 6

what are the socially sanctioned discourse of drug use?

Answer 6

• productivity: using substances to work harder or longer
• healing: drugs for emotional or physical recovery
• transformation: seeking self-improvement and spiritual insight

Question 7

what does Jock young (1971) argue?

Answer 7

• the meaning of drug use lies not in the substances or its effects but in why and by whom it is used