Producing the vulnerable subject in English drug policy.

摘要: Abstract The concept of vulnerability is now deeply embedded in English drug policy, influential governing practices such as prevention and treatment activity but yet to be subject critical scrutiny. In this article, we offer an appraisal the zeitgeist contemporary drawing upon insights from similar endeavours across a range policy areas consider underlying assumptions various effects conceptual logic. Using approach analysis which supports questioning deep-seated implications particular representations ‘problems’ social policies (often referred ‘What’s Problem?’ [WPR] approach, Bacchi & Goodwin, 2016), analyse 2017 Drug Strategy facilitate close perspective on texture governance relation people who use drugs England. We explore how are Bacchi’s (2018; 6) terms ‘problematized’ ‘made ‘real’’ specific kind phenomenon, attention presuppositions potential being labelled (or not) vulnerable. argue that alongside bolstering targeted support, current problematisation operation subtle disciplinary mechanisms regulate behaviour those deemed vulnerable, underplaying role material inequalities divisions unevenness drug-related harms. then WPR guide discussion burgeoning multi-disciplinary literature vulnerability, exploring orientations alternative ‘vulnerable’ users. Producing these ways creates different deeper understanding ‘problem’ consequently its ‘solutions’, allowing more space for human agency considered directing beyond towards tackling diverse multiple marginalisations make some likely than others experience