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Auteur C. CHATWIN |
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Article : Périodique
Background: New psychoactive substances (NPS) are reported to be on the rise throughout Europe, and are often presented as the latest challenge facing drug-policy makers. At the European level, legislation on NPS has existed since 1998. Several [...]Nouveauté
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Article : Périodique
This article examines particular features of the bottom level of the U.K. cannabis market and the overlap between supply-supplier and use-user within that market. An Internet survey was completed by 464 adult regular cannabis users residing in t[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
Background: The current European Drug Strategy (EDS) and attendant Action Plan come to an end this year signalling a period of evaluation of and reflection on whether they have achieved their aims and objectives. Methodology: This opinion based[...]![]()
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The issue of illegal drugs is one which impacts on all societies and one which does not respect national borders. It is, therefore, an ideal candidate for the development of an international policy response. The powerhouses of the European Union[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
With the long awaited ratification of the Lisbon Treaty on 1 December 2009, it appears that plans within Europe to achieve an ‘ever closer union’ are back on track, yet, in the field of illicit drug policy, harmonisation remains as elusive a goa[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
Much research on the use of illicit drugs begins with questions about lifetime use, intended to estimate the number of people who have ever used drugs (i.e., once or more) in their lifetime. By contrast the research described in this article des[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
This article examines the variety of drug policy in operation within Europe by focusing on Sweden (relatively restrictive) and the Netherlands (relatively liberal) as case studies. It analyses European data to produce an in-depth overview of the[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
C. CHATWIN ; F. MEASHAM ; K. O'BRIEN ; H. SUMNALL |This special issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy focuses on 'new drugs', drawing on contributions to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) seminar series (https://newdrugseminars.wordpress.com). [Extract]Nouveauté
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Article : Périodique
K. O'BRIEN ; C. CHATWIN ; C. JENKINS ; F. MEASHAM |Aims: (i) To collect data on the consumption patterns, purchase patterns and motivations of the online NPS community, and (ii) engage this specific group of NPS users in an exploration of recent policy developments in the UK focusing on their ex[...]![]()
Bulletin : Périodique
International Journal of Drug Policy, Vol.40 - February 2017 - New psychoactive substances and human enhancement drugs
C. CHATWIN, Éditeur scientifique ; F. MEASHAM, Éditeur scientifique ; K. O'BRIEN, Éditeur scientifique ; H. SUMNALL, Éditeur scientifique | 2017![]()
Article : Périodique
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) have been a dominant feature of drug discourse for many years now and, in academic, policy and public discourse, have become established as a new - and by implication, distinct - category of drugs. We argue th[...]Nouveauté
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Périodique
C. CHATWIN | 2004ENGLISH : In May this year ten new countries joined the existing European Union (EU) member states after long and complex accession negotiations. This article examines preparations for accession that were made in the area of illicit drug polic[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
Purpose - This article aims to discuss the use of the word "skunk" in contemporary discourse as short-hand for premium quality, indoor-grown cannabis. Skunk, as used in this way, is a contested term that many cannabis users reject. The purpose o[...]![]()
Article : Périodique
This article is framed by the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session on drugs (UNGASS) debates on global drug policy. It explores European drug policy experiences to draw out important lessons and insights that could be appl[...]Nouveauté
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Article : Périodique
Purpose - In a recent article in the pages of this journal, the author outlined the hypothesis that, although there have been recent evolutions in European governance effected by the Lisbon treaty, these changes have not brought about any conver[...]