The belief that drug addiction is the motor behind much property crime has been a key part
of recent UK drug policy. Review of the literature shows that the empirical evidence does not …

Background The prevalence of problematic drinkers and drug users in correctional services
of England and Wales is high, with implications not only for the health of prisoners, but also …

This second edition of Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology builds on the
previous edition and updates the material covered to reflect progress and trends in the field …

In the minds of the general public, young people and crime are intrinsically linked; wide-
spread belief persists that such activities are a result of the 'permissive 1960s' and the …

Aims. To review the available knowledge about the diversion to the illicit market of drugs
prescribed to drug users in treatment in the United Kingdom, and to identify aspects of the …

This article explores the relationship between social exclusion, drugs and crime. It begins
with a discussion of the social and economic factors which shape the lives of the excluded …

Aims of the study This study has analysed ways of tackling retail drug markets in London. It
is actionfocused on those retail markets which deal largely in Class A drugs. Markets were …

In the mid-1980s in Liverpool, and the area surrounding it (Merseyside and Cheshire), harm
reduction was adopted on a large scale for the first time in the UK. The harm reduction …

In this unique and engaging book, Sue Pryce tackles the major issues surrounding drug
policy. Why do governments persist with prohibition policies, despite their proven inefficacy …

There has been considerable debate about the effectiveness of drug treatment in reducing
offending and drug use, with limited support for the effectiveness of the UK Drug Intervention …