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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. Monitoring illicit drugs of abuse in wastewater from Umeå, Örebro, Örebro University and Örebro University Hospital

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Tove Slettvoll; [2022]
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   Abstract : Illicit drugs constitute a class of contaminants whose emissions to the environment has drawn attention due their potent pharmacological and biological activities. The monitoring of illicit drugs in wastewater and surface waters provides a powerful tool to investigate the presence, trends and to estimate the consumption of these psychoactive substances at the community level. READ MORE

4. 3. Digital drug dealing among young adults in Sweden : A social problem

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

   Author : Sara Sawah; Bella Chehub; [2022]
   Keywords : drugs; illicit drug dealing; social media; young adults; digital drug dealers;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to explore, through social workers' perspectives, the reasonsbehind the engagement of young adults in digital drug dealing in Sweden. The researchpurpose was also to explore the costs that digital drug dealing had brought to the lives ofthese young adults. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. 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