This book investigates how the consumption of psychoactive substances is constructed and regulated through the lens of gender and the social imaginary. Ilana Mountian, a scholar in gender and cultural studies, utilizes a critical theoretical framework to examine how drug use is not merely a physiological act but a deeply symbolic practice. By analyzing historical and contemporary discourses, the author argues that societal perceptions of intoxication are inextricably linked to normative expectations of masculinity and femininity.

Scholars in the field of sociology and gender studies recognize this work as a rigorous contribution to the discourse on substance use. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is best suited for those familiar with critical theory and social constructionism.