International Centre for Science in Drug Policy releases study at the annual Harm Reduction Conference in Liverpool
Effect of Drug Law Enforcement on Drug-Related Violence: Evidence from a Scientific Review
Summary:"Violence is among the primary concerns of communities around the world, and research from many settings has demonstrated clear links between violence and the illicit drug trade, particularly in urban settings. While violence has traditionally been framed as resulting from the effects of drugs on individual users (e.g., drug-induced psychosis), violence in drug markets and in drug-producing areas such as Mexico is increasingly understood as a means for drug gangs to gain or maintain a share of the lucrative illicit drug market.
Given the growing emphasis on evidence-based policy-making and the ongoing severe violence attributable to drug gangs in many countries around the world, a systematic review of the available English language scientific literature was conducted to examine the impacts of drug law enforcement interventions on drug market violence. .... " - International Centre for Science in Drug Policy
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Thank you, Chris
Submitted on May 3rd, 2010 by Lorie CavinYour post is another fine reason to become a co-publisher here in the NarcoSphere. When I check in, I go straight to the Recent posts link. While I enter the Sphere through The Field, I now eagerly look for other Co-Publisher's posts. This is how I learn, while I labor "out here in the field..."
When I became a co-publisher, I started by donating so Al could go to the Democratic Convention. How could I not support the journalist/organizer that had helped me stay focused during the primary? Now over a year later, I know where my $$ are going. I still need the organizing support from Al et al.
I'm going to link to Bill Conroy's new post. Excellent support for this entry.
http://narcosphere.narconews.com/notebook/bill-conroy/2010/05/us-consula...