Introduction to ISSDP Grey Literature Bibliography.
This bibliography contains links to grey literature about
illicit drugs policy. Grey literature is that which has
not been commercially published, and which consequently
may not be available through the conventional channels
of distribution. There exists a great deal of recent and
relevant research that falls into this category, and this
bibliography aims to assist analysts locate recent policy
relevant reports and briefing papers.
It is structured in a way that allows users to easily browse
holdings as well as use the search engine for specific queries.
All material is placed into one, or where necessary two categories.
Sometimes the pages are slow to load. The most recent publications
across all categories are held in a dedicated section. (See
Recent Publications.) The categories are as follows:
1. Prevalence
Literature dealing with the prevalence of drug use and
associated harms, including crime and disease. Includes
literature with
both domestic and international focus.
2. Production and Supply
Description and analysis of drug markets, both domestic
and international. Includes literature on production, supply
chains, and demand for illicit drugs.
3. Economics
Economic analyses (e.g. cost benefit analysis) of illicit
drug markets and policy interventions.
4. Domestic Policy Issues
Literature focused on domestic policy. Laws pertaining
to illicit drug use, policy documents and analysis, national
strategy documents, and any other literature with a strict
focus on domestic issues.
5. International Policy Issues
Similar to category 4, but instead with an international
focus. This includes comparative work between countries,
and any international policy issues such as Human Rights.
6. Interventions 6.1 Prevention
Literature related to interventions including public education,
social marketing, and drug testing.
6.2 Treatment
Literature dealing with such things as pharmacotherapies,
detoxification, counselling and therapeutic communities.
6.3 Law Enforcement
Literature that focuses on interventions, such as policing
strategies, sentencing policies, and diversion programs.
Does not include literature on the legal status of drugs
(these are in category 4).
6.4 Harm Reduction
Literature on needle and syringe programs, supervised injecting
facilities, and other harm reduction interventions.
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