Drug Smuggling Seizures: The Effects of Reporting Consistency and Quality on the Observed Transnational Structure

Bichler, Gisela; Jimenez, Ivette

doi:10.1177/00220426221107550

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“…The questionnaire was modified to fit the study's context, with adjustments made to the socio-demographic information section and the consumption-related sections. A pre-test was conducted in a selected secondary school to refine the questionnaire before data collection, ensuring its appropriate contextualization and relevance [30]. The study focused on variables such as sociodemographic information and consumption of various substances, including alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and prescription medications like tramadol [31].…”

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Unveiling patterns: A cross-sectional analysis of drug prevalence among secondary school students in Douala, Cameroon

Kingsley,

Emmanuel Acha,

Anna Longdoh

et al. 2024

PLOS Ment Health

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The escalating prevalence of psychoactive substance use (Pa SU) presents a significant concern in the African context, particularly among schooling adolescents, leading to potential physical and mental health complications, making substance use a giant monster for every developing society. To address this, the study focused on determining the prevalence and understanding the factors associated with psychoactive substance (Pa SU) among secondary school students in the Douala III and Douala IV districts. A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2023, engaging students in secondary schools in the Douala III and Douala IV districts. Utilizing a self-administered questionnaire, comprehensive data on student sociodemographic, parental social information, and patterns of psychoactive substance use were collected. Statistical analyses, performed using SPSS, explored associated factors, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Enrolling 1054 students, the study reflected a male-to-female sex ratio of 3:2, with an average age of 15.29 ± 1.9 years (range: 12 to 20 years). Psychoactive substance life tune use (Pa SU) experimentation prevalence reached 91.0%, while current consumption was noted at 42.8%, exhibiting a male predominance. Alcohol emerged as the most frequently consumed substance, succeeded by caffeine and nicotine. Cannabis stood as the sole illicit substance, with tramadol being the only psychotropic medication used without medical guidance. Male gender (AOR = 1.58; CI: 1.07–2.34; p = 0.022), age > 16 years (AOR = 2.94; CI: 2.02–4.27; p < 0.001), the presence of a family member using psychoactive substances at home (AOR = 3.80; CI: 2.61–5.53; p < 0.001), and the presence of a friend using psychoactive substances in the surroundings (AOR = 32.92; CI: 22.02–49.20; p < 0.001) were independently identified as risk factors associated with current PaSU among students. This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence and associated factors of psychoactive substance use among secondary school students in Douala, Cameroon. The results underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions and parental awareness programs to mitigate the impact of psychoactive substance use on adolescents.

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Unveiling patterns: A cross-sectional analysis of drug prevalence among secondary school students in Douala, Cameroon

Kingsley,

Emmanuel Acha,

Anna Longdoh

et al. 2024

PLOS Ment Health

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Online and offline determinants of drug trafficking across countries via cryptomarkets

Giommoni

Décary‐Hétu

Berlusconi

et al. 2023

Crime Law Soc Change

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Drug cryptomarkets are a significant development in the recent history of illicit drug markets. Dealers and buyers can now finalize transactions with people they have never met, who could be located anywhere across the globe. What factors shape the geography of international drug trafficking via these cryptomarkets? In our current study, we test the determinants of drug trafficking through cryptomarkets by using a mix of social network analysis and a new dataset composed of self-reported transactions. Our findings contribute to existing research by demonstrating that a country’s level of technological advancement increases the probability of forming trafficking connections on cryptomarkets. Additionally, we found that a country’s capacity to police cryptomarkets reduces the number of trafficking connections with other countries. We also observed that trafficking on cryptomarkets is more likely to occur between countries that are geographically close. In summary, our study highlights the need to consider both online and offline factors in research on cryptomarkets.

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Drug Smuggling Seizures: The Effects of Reporting Consistency and Quality on the Observed Transnational Structure

Cited by 2 publications

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Unveiling patterns: A cross-sectional analysis of drug prevalence among secondary school students in Douala, Cameroon

Unveiling patterns: A cross-sectional analysis of drug prevalence among secondary school students in Douala, Cameroon

Online and offline determinants of drug trafficking across countries via cryptomarkets

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