Drug use and criminal behaviour

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    Abstract

    In summary, studies of drug users, offenders and members of the general population have identified a strong statistical connection between drug use and crime. However, the strength of the relationship depends on the type of drugs used and the type of crimes committed. The drugs most strongly connected to crime are heroin and crack, and the crimes most strongly connected to drug use are shoplifting and theft.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Essential Student Reader on Drugs
    EditorsHarry Shapiro
    PublisherDrugScope
    Pages135-148
    ISBN (Print)9781904319498
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Jan 2008

    Keywords

    • drugs
    • crime
    • criminal behaviour
    • connection

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