Kriminologisches Journal

“You only do it with people you know†: A case study of acquisition strategies by cannabis engagers in Riga, Latvia

Zusammenfassung

This paper explores the cannabis market dynamics in a country that is not known for generating its own novel evidence-base or policies, using 27 in-depth semistructured interviews with primary cannabis engagers in Riga, Latvia. Primary cannabis engagers are defined as those with first-hand cannabis experience (e.g. use, production or distribution). Recent studies from other nations demonstrate the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) in unregulated substance markets. While darknet marketplaces or social media applications are increasingly positioned as alternatives to the offline market, this study finds that digital tools are seldom used for purchasing cannabis in Riga†™s sample. Offline social networks and social supply play a vital role in the acquisition of cannabis and mediate access to commercial dealers. Both ICT and social networks are, however, used for learning about strategies for cannabis harm reduction.

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“You only do it with people you know†: A case study of acquisition strategies by cannabis engagers in Riga, Latvia
Kriminologisches Journal (ISSN 0341-1966), Ausgabe 3, Jahr 2021, Seite 186 - 201

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Titel

“You only do it with people you know†: A case study of acquisition strategies by cannabis engagers in Riga, Latvia

Zeitschrift

Kriminologisches Journal (ISSN 0341-1966), Ausgabe 3, Jahr 2021, Seite 186 - 201

DOI

10.3262/KJ2103186

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Print ISSN

0341-1966

Verlag

Beltz Juventa

Autoren

Kristiana Bebre

Schlagwörter

Soziale Netzwerke
social network
Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie
Lettland
cannabis engagers
cannabis policy
Cannabis-Erfahrene
Cannabispolitik
Drogenkleinhandel
information and communication technology
Latvia
Social supply

Kriminologisches Journal 3/2021

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