Drugs and Crime

The relationship between drugs and crime is well-established, yet far more nuanced and complex than we might think. This fresh, critical text unites key themes like media, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality to explore radical new perspectives. In this book you will encounter: - The misconceptions surrounding drug use and its association with criminal activity - Contemporary topics, from the US opioid crisis to technical advancements in drug distribution - An analysis of the inequalities inherent in criminal justice for minority ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups - Global case studies, from Portugal to Canada to Uruguay Looking to challenge your understanding of drugs and crime? Whether you are a student, academic or practitioner, this text will radically transform your understanding and ignite your critical thinking.

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Open Research Online (The Open University)
Published
2025-05-01
Primary Topic
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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Abstract

The relationship between drugs and crime is well-established, yet far more nuanced and complex than we might think. This fresh, critical text unites key themes like media, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality to explore radical new perspectives. In this book you will encounter: - The misconceptions surrounding drug use and its association with criminal activity - Contemporary topics, from the US opioid crisis to technical advancements in drug distribution - An analysis of the inequalities inherent in criminal justice for minority ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups - Global case studies, from Portugal to Canada to Uruguay Looking to challenge your understanding of drugs and crime? Whether you are a student, academic or practitioner, this text will radically transform your understanding and ignite your critical thinking.

Open Research Online (The Open University)
Gender equality
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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