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Title: Higher Powers: Alcohol and After in Uganda's Capital City
Authors: China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah Namirembe
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Book Title + Authors: Higher Powers: Alcohol and After in Uganda’s Capital City by China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah Namirembe
Publisher: University of California Press
Location: Oakland, California
Copyright: © 2024
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Dedication: This book is dedicated to all people who have struggled or are still struggling with addiction.
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Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments (ix)
Introduction (1)
Ch. 1: Batuzaala mu Baala: Seeking Connection and Flow in Kampala’s Bars (28)
Ch. 2: Once an Addict...: Learning the Chronic Relapsing Brain Disease Model in Kampala’s Rehabilitation Centers (47)
Ch. 3: Put Something in His Drink: Sensory Shifts in Kampala’s Herbal Medicine Shops (65)
Ch. 4: Not You: Hoping for Deliverance in Kampala’s Pentecostal Churches (78)
Ch. 5: Call and Response: Responding to Spirits in Kampala’s Shrines (93)
Conclusion (114)
Notes (119)
References (125)
Index (141)
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Acknowledgments:
Collaboration and shared experiences described in bars, medicine shops, churches, and other locales in Uganda. Appreciation expressed to the community involved.
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Introduction:
Narrative of George meeting Kajumba, a man whose story reveals the intertwining of alcohol consumption, redemption, and spirituality in Uganda.
Alcohol's grip on Kajumba and the transformative moment when he decides to seek salvation.
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Kampala Bars:
Cultural significance and social gatherings, termed spaces for connection and flow.
Local alcohol consumption and communal traditions contextualized through historical analysis.
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Friendship and Social Networks:
Exploration of how social interactions unfold in bar settings, reinforcing connections among men.
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Pressure and Tension:
Descriptions of how daily life stresses lead individuals to seek relief in social drinking.
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Chronic Relapsing Brain Disease (CRBD) Model:
Description of rehabilitation approaches in Uganda as resembling American models emphasizing addiction as a chronic irreversible condition.
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Herbal Medicine:
Cultural practices in Uganda focus on herbal remedies for alcohol use problems, contrasting biomedical narratives.
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Spirituality in Recovery:
The role of spirituality in addiction recovery, particularly through forms of community and faith practices in Pentecostal settings.
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Jjajja Kasumba’s Shrine:
Spaces of ritual where community members engage with spiritual forces through offerings and divination.
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Conclusion:
Reflections on the integration of various therapeutic models, highlighting themes of hope, healing, and cultural interplay in addressing addiction.
Title: Higher Powers: Alcohol and After in Uganda's Capital CityAuthors: China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah NamirembePublisher: University of California Press, Oakland, CaliforniaCopyright: © 2024Dedication: Dedicated to all who struggle with addiction.Overview: This book explores the complex relationships between alcohol, spirituality, and social connections in Kampala, Uganda. It examines rehabilitation practices, local cultural responses to addiction, and the impact of environments such as bars and churches on individual behaviors and community dynamics.Key Themes:
Connection and Flow: The cultural significance of bars as spaces for social interaction.
Chronic Relapsing Brain Disease Model: Insights into addiction treatment reflecting American models.
Spirituality: Role of faith and community in recovery processes.
Herbal Medicine: Local approaches to addressing alcohol-related issues.Conclusion: Highlights the interplay of hope, healing, and culture in dealing with addiction.