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Professional thieves and drugs.

J A Inciardi, B R Russe

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |December 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Professional thieves, historically linked to drug trafficking, influenced 20th-century addiction models. Their intermittent use of drugs like heroin and cocaine impacted perceptions of addicts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Criminology
    • Sociology
    • History of Drug Use

    Background:

    • The concept of the "professional thief" originates from Elizabethan England.
    • This offender group is often associated with narcotic addiction, though their drug use was typically intermittent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the concept of "professional" theft.
    • To discuss drug use patterns among professional thieves.
    • To examine the interaction between this criminal group and the early Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of criminal typologies.
    • Examination of drug use within the "professional" underworld.
    • Review of interactions with law enforcement agencies.

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    Main Results:

    • Professional thieves engaged in drug trafficking, influencing broader drug use models.
    • Their intermittent use of substances like heroin, morphine, and cocaine shaped conceptions of addiction.
    • Significant impact on the Federal Bureau of Narcotics' early operations.

    Conclusions:

    • The "professional thief" archetype played a role in shaping 20th-century understandings of drug addiction.
    • Drug trafficking within this group had a notable societal impact.
    • The historical relationship between professional criminals and drug control agencies is significant.