Sanaullah Khan, "Carceral Recovery: Prisons, Drug Markets, and the New Pharmaceutical Self" (Lexington Books, 2023)
New Books in Sociology
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The Dark Interplay of Recovery and the Black Market
This chapter examines the illicit sale of prescribed medications from treatment centers, exploring how clients navigate their recovery while engaging with the drug economy. It highlights the cycle of debt and vulnerability that often leads to violence among individuals involved in drug sales. Through contrasting stories, it sheds light on societal biases and the psychological struggles faced by those impacted by drug-related offenses.
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