Sit Down to Float: The Cultural Meaning of Ketamine Use in Hong Kong.
Addiction Research & Theory June 1, 2008 DOI: 10.1080/16066350801983673 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Esketamine Ketamine |
| Key points | Argues that ketamine use in Hong Kong, characterized by 'sitting down' to consume, embodies local cultural meanings of leisure, sociality, and selfhood, challenging universalizing views of drug use. |
Abstract
Sit Down to Float: The Cultural Meaning of Ketamine Use in Hong Kong.
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