TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1977//
TI  - The addict as savior: heroin, death, and the family
JO  - Family Process
A1  - Stanton, M. D.
SP  - 191
EP  - 197
VL  - 16
IS  - 2
N2  - The high mortality rate among drug addicts is seen as a suicidal phenomenon with a family basis. The death wish, or instruction for the addict to die, is often quite clearly expressed by the family. He is placed in the role of savior and martyr. His death is seen as a noble, cleansing sacrifice in which he is often a willing participant.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0014-7370
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -