Essays about: "illicit drug use"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words illicit drug use.

  1. 1. Spillover effects following recreationallegalization of marijuana in borderingregions. : Analysis of spillover effect from legislation of marijuana in Washington using synthetic control.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Ashor Youeel Eshoo; [2023]
    Keywords : Synthetic Control; Spillover Effects; Marijuana; Crime;

    Abstract : Legalizing marijuana for recreational use has been a hot political topic in recent years. Different conclusions have been drawn from the literature on this subject, but one conclusion is that the tactic is an effective instrument in combating the black market. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Justified Infringement on Privacy? - A Qualitative Study on the Private Labour Market Actors’ Perceptions of Workplace Drug Testing

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Anna Asp; [2021-08-25]
    Keywords : Workplace drug test; Privacy; Prevention; Rehabilitation; Stigmatization;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to get an understanding of the perceptions and experiences of drug tests as a measure to prevent substance use at workplaces. The focus was to explore the perceptions of different actors within the private labour market concerning the integrity-sensitive aspects that are connected to drug test at work places and to understand perceptions on drug prevention, positive test results and drug rehabilitation in relation to drug tests. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Identity’s Role in Illicit Drug Consumption Among Swedish Youth in Affluent Areas : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Erik Köhler; Kim Einhorn; [2021]
    Keywords : Illicit drugs; Affluent youth; Attitudes; Interviews; Social Identity Theory.;

    Abstract : Background and aim: The consumption of illicit drugs remains stable among youths in Sweden, yet an increase in consumption has been observed in affluent areas. This study aims to explore the reasons for illicit drug use in these areas and if this could be further understood using Social Identity Theory. READ MORE

  5. 4. Drug abuse among young female adolescents (15-25) in Maryland U.S: Causes behind the drug abuse and the role of social work organisations in its prevention.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi

    Author : Hasnain Ali; Johvianney Okpala; [2020]
    Keywords : Drug Abuse;

    Abstract : The abuse of any form of illicit substance is referred as drug abuse. Excessive use of addictive (legal or illegal) substances is defined as utilizing them to the point that their effects become hazardous to the user's health. READ MORE

  6. 5. Factors associated with illegal drug use in South Africa: A qualitative literature review

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Rummage Isaac; [2019]
    Keywords : Criminology; Illegal drug use; South Africa.;

    Abstract : AbstractThis study provides a comprehensive literature review of the recent peer-review and journal articles pertaining to illegal drug use in South Africa. Potential articles pertaining to South African illicit drug use published between 1994 and April 2019 were identified through an exhaustive literature pursuit. READ MORE