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    The internet poses unique challenges for drug prohibition.

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    Authors
    Barratt, Monica
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Non traditional textual works
    
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    Barratt, Monica. 2012. The internet poses unique challenges for drug prohibition. The Conversation. April 5th.
    Additional URLs
    http://theconversation.edu.au/the-internet-poses-unique-challenges-for-drug-prohibition-6262
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18691
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The Australia21 report argues the “war on drugs” has failed and we should consider other options for controlling drugs, such as decriminalisation or regulation. In addition to these arguments, an important challenge for drug prohibition has been overlooked in the drugs debate so far: the internet. While the internet has opened up new opportunities to buy drugs, it has also accelerated new drug trends. In the past year, we’ve seen the emergence of two key trends: synthetic cannabinoids (sold as Kronic, K2, Spice, among other names) and the anonymous online marketplace Silk Road.

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