Signs of Drug Use: An Introduction to Some Drug and Alcohol Related Vocabulary in American Sign Language

by Woodward, James

• ISBN13: 9780932666048
• ISBN10: 0932666043
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1980-12-01
• Publisher: TJ-PUB
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Summary

Over 160 signs related to drug and alcohol use are clearly illustrated, along with easy-to-follow explanations and notes on derivation of each sign. Companion videotape and special combination packages are available.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(1)
Drug Signs, Language Attitudes, and Language Use	1	(2)
Some Cautions With Data Collection	3	(2)
Some Sociolinguistic Variations in Drug Signs	5	(4)
SIGN ILLUSTRATIONS	9	(63)
Alcohol Use and Affects	11	(12)
Caffeine-Related Drugs	23	(2)
Drugs Usually in Pill Form	25	(8)
General Drug Affects	33	(10)
Marijuana Use and Affects	43	(10)
Tobacco Use	53	(4)
Other Signs	57	(15)
Fingerspelled Vocabulary	72	(2)
Bibliography	74	(2)
Sign Index	76	(5)
Personal Notes	81