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35 Contemp. Drug Probs. 717 (2008)
Methamphetamine Use in Japan after the Second World War: Transformation of Narratives

handle is hein.journals/condp35 and id is 725 raw text is: Contemporary Drug Problems 35/Winter 2008 Methamphetamine use in Japan after the Second World War: Transformation of narratives BY AKIHIKO SATO Scholars have argued that post-World War II domestic disorder in Japan caused a serious methamphetamine problem, which directly led to the establishment of the Stimulant Control Law of 1951. This paper examines the process through which that Law came into effect to argue the central significance of shifting discourses surrounding methamphetamine use, especially by users themselves, and nationalist dialogue concerning secret production and the smuggling of methamphetamine. These factors worked together in the 1950s to transform contemporary understandings of methamphetamine use, and to foster state efforts to regulate it. AUTHOR'S NOTE: I express 'iy gratitude to Professor David T Courtwright of the University of North Florida, who recommended me to present part of my book Drug and Discourse: Methamphetamine in Japan to the Global Approaches conference to Dr. Kyoko Murakami of University of Bath. a specialist in discouse analysis. who cominented on the first draft of this article; and to Dr Norman Smith of University of Guelph (Canada). who encouraged me to write in English. © 2009 by Federal Legal Publications, Inc. 717

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