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Seizures of illicit prescription drugs soaring.
, 2016 Seizures of benzodiazepines, a group of anti-anxiety medication, jumped 11-fold between 2013 and 2015, while seizures of so-called Z-drugs, a group of hypnotics, rose six-fold in the same time period......
O'Keeffe, Cormac
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Opportunities and Alliances: The Relational Dynamics of Criminal Collusion in Latin America
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Mexico and judicial wiretap analysis in Argentina, this paper shows that collusion between state actors and violent non‐state actors operates through fluid and competitive relational networks rather than stable hierarchies or fixed institutional arrangements.
Eldad J. Levy, Javier Auyero
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FOREIGN LAW IN COMBATING ILLICIT DRUGS
Russian Journal of Economics and Law, 2011 RETRACTION:Date: 02.05.2022Reason: Partial or full duplication of articles in the Actual Problems of Economics and Law Journal with previously published texts was detected. For example, an article was published in the Journal:SHALAGIN A.
A. E. Shalagin
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The price elasticity of demand for illicit drugs: A systematic review
, 2020 Three pillars—harm reduction, demand reduction and supply reduction—underpin the harm minimisation framework of Australia’s drug policy. Much of the activity undertaken by law enforcement is aimed at reducing the availability of illicit drugs and thereby
Hien-Thuc, Pham +3 more
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The Sex Industry, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs: implications for the spread of HIV infection
, 1989 A review is presented of the association between the sex industry and the use and misuse of alcohol and illicit drugs. It is concluded that both the latter are associated with “high risk“ sexual activities and that heavy drinking and illicit drug use are
PECK, DAVID F. +6 more
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Monitoring Quality of Mafia‐Connected Accountants
Journal of Accounting Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We investigate the monitoring quality of accountants with ties to the Mafia in their role as auditors for “clean” firms—those with no known ties to organized crime. Using a proprietary government database, we identify Italian firms with alleged ties to the Mafia through their executives, directors, or shareholders.
Pietro A. Bianchi +3 more
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Hair analysis is a well‐established matrix in forensic toxicology, offering a valuable alternative or complement to traditional matrices in diverse contexts, including drug‐facilitated crimes (DFC), elder abuse, and accidental exposure in children.
Amandine Fort +8 more
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Young people’s attitudes towards illicit drugs: A population-based study
, 2017 Aims: Previous studies indicate that young people who have positive attitudes towards illicit drugs are more inclined to experiment with them. The first aim of our study was to identify the sociodemographic and risk behaviour characteristics of young ...
Mathias Lasgaard +7 more
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Insights from a 6‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated sexual assault cases
Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Drug‐facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) may involve a diverse array of substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, and over‐the‐counter pharmaceuticals. Hair analysis has emerged as a valuable forensic tool, offering an extended window of detection spanning several months. However, interpreting drug concentrations in hair can
Amandine Fort +8 more
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract The increasing prevalence of fentanyl within the illegal global drug market underscores the need for rapid, low‐cost, and straightforward detection methods. Eosin Y demonstrates a measurable color change in the presence of fentanyl, making it a promising candidate for colorimetric sensing and preliminary identification of fentanyl ...
Alan J. Zhou +4 more
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