Drug culture
Drug Culture
Drug culture (/drʌɡ kʌltʃər/), also known as Substance culture, is a societal phenomenon that encompasses the behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs associated with the use of mind-altering substances, including but not limited to Psychoactive drugs and Alcohol.
Etymology
The term "drug culture" is derived from the English words "drug", which originates from the Old French "drogue" meaning 'supply, stock, provision', and "culture", which comes from the Latin "cultura" meaning 'growing, cultivation'.
Definition
Drug culture refers to the practices, behaviors, and norms surrounding the consumption of drugs within a society. This can include the rituals and symbols associated with drug use, the attitudes towards drug use, and the types of drugs that are used. It can also refer to the social and political implications of drug use, such as the War on Drugs and the Decriminalization of certain substances.
Related Terms
- Recreational drug use: The use of a drug, usually psychoactive, with the intention of creating or enhancing recreational experience.
- Drug subculture: A subculture whose members define their social identity primarily in terms of drug use.
- Psychedelic culture: A subculture centered around the use of psychedelic drugs.
- Stoner culture: A subculture based on the use of cannabis.
- Club culture: A subculture centered around nightclub attendance, which often includes the use of club drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug culture
- Wikipedia's article - Drug culture
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