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Drugs, the Internet and change.

Charlotte Walsh1

  • 1School of Law, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. charlotte.walsh@le.ac.uk

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Summary

The internet facilitates diverse drug markets, from pharmaceuticals to psychedelics, challenging global prohibition. Online information sharing and forums are reshaping drug use narratives and user-dealer relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Drugs and Technology
  • Internet Studies
  • Psychedelic Research

Background:

  • The historical intersection of drug use, particularly psychedelics, and technological development, especially in Silicon Valley.
  • Conceptualizations of drugs as technology and technology as a drug, influencing societal perceptions and interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the complex relationship between drugs and the internet, with a focus on online drug markets and information dissemination.
  • To explore how the internet is transforming drug consumerism, market dynamics, and the discourse surrounding drug use.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of online drug forums and markets.
  • Historical review of drug use and technology in Silicon Valley.
  • Exploration of conceptual frameworks linking drugs and technology.

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  • The internet hosts thriving "white," "grey," and "black" markets for pharmaceuticals, recreational, and lifestyle drugs.
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  • Web-based information sources and experiential discourses challenge established drug narratives.

Conclusions:

  • The internet is a significant factor in the evolution of drug markets and culture.
  • Online platforms are reconfiguring the relationships between drug sellers, buyers, and information.
  • The accessibility of information online poses a substantial challenge to traditional drug control paradigms.