Professor Dr. Anette Skårner

Biography

Anette Skårner is a Professor Emerita at the University of Gothenburg, with a doctorate in Social Work. Her research interests include drug use, addiction, and the role of social relationships in these contexts. She has worked extensively in the field of drug treatment and psychiatric care, focusing on the perspectives of affected family members and young people involved in drug-related issues. Anette has led several research projects, applying an interactionist perspective to study how social networks and support systems impact individuals' experiences with substance use. In recent years, her work has increasingly emphasized sexuality and intimate relationships in the context of drug use and recovery. She also serves on the board of the Center for Education Research on Addiction (CERA). Anette has authored numerous publications and research reports on various aspects of substance use, including the treatment dynamics between clients and keyworkers in coercive drug treatment settings.

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