'Focus on the young ones'.

What is it about?

The article aim to provide insight into the dynamic relationship between discourses on age and substance abuse. It explores the narratives of a group of counsellors on age and substance abuse and looks at the subject positions the intersection produce.

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Why is it important?

The article demonstrates and highlights the significance of examining categories such as substance abuse and age as dynamic and contextual phenomena. It points out the significance of continually being aware of the influence age categories have in the process of differentiating and categorizing substance abusers. Findings are discussed against the concept of ageism.