Process of Integrating Adolescents Into Drug Distribution and Sales Networks. Case Study in Abidjan

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyse the causes of the integration of adolescents into various drug distribution and sales networks in the area of ​​the city of Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. Young people are looking for survival strategies from a young age, aiming at the same time to integrate socially and to be accepted by peer groups or mature people. The field research focused on a theoretical sample of 61 young people and questionnaires and interview guides were applied to them. From the field research we were able to ascertain the extent of criminal activities within the drug distribution networks. All these realities start from the economic and social difficulties these young people face, actually reaching social exclusion. For my part, social exclusion becomes a strong reason to trigger the revolt of these young people in a situation of social vulnerability.