This study focuses on individuals’ preferences for mephedrone, a new psychoactive substance that has emerged in several countries. We examine the reasons for mephedrone preferences, and describe the positive and negative effects of the drug experience, route of administration and consumers’ views about the legality of mephedrone. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 45 adults who had used mephedrone since January 2010. Respondents resided in one of two jurisdictions that were characterized by different legislative controls over mephedrone. The findings suggest the importance of macro-level drug market factors that shaped people's preferences for mephedrone. Additionally, respondents’ preferences were guided by pharmacological properties that helped them conceal the effects of mephedrone in public and semi-public spaces. Respondents were not deterred by the (impending) change from legal to illicit drug. The findings have implications for the study of localized drug markets, and in particular, legislative controls over emerging legal highs.
Survey data were used to explore the effect of mentoring on publications by faculty members in criminology and criminal justice. The initial analysis showed that mentored faculty were significantly more successful at publishing than nonmentored faculty. Further examination revealed gender differences with respect to being mentored: among new faculty members, publication success was associated with being mentored by males. Explanations for these findings focused on the well-established male network in criminal justice and criminology and on structural disadvantages encountered by female faculty members.
The purpose of the study was to examine patterns of drug taking, health issues (e.g., Hepatitis C), risk behaviours associated with injection practices (e.g., sharing injection equipment), experiences with drug treatment and related issues. The study used a qualitative approach whereby indepth interviews were conducted with persons who had injected or chased heroin in Northern Ireland. The study represents one of the first research investigations into heroin use in Northern Ireland.
Although several researchers have examined the validity of self-reported drug use, few studies have focused on those factors that affect validity. The present investigation uses Drug Use Forecasting data to identify predictors of valid self-reports among arrestees from five cities in the United States. The multivariate results show that factors affecting the misrepresentation of drug use vary by site and by drug category. Explanations for these findings are offered and suggestions for improving the validity of arrestees' self-reports are discussed.
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