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Drugs in East Germany
1Department of Legal Medicine, Medical School, Technical University of Dresden, Germany.
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|September 18, 1997
Summary
Following German reunification, East Germany now faces similar drug trafficking challenges as West Germany. This report examines the evolving drug market and substitute drug use in Saxony under new social conditions.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Post-World War II division of Germany created distinct socio-economic environments.
- The Eastern part of Germany experienced a closed border and nonconvertible currency, hindering drug market development.
- Alcohol and medicaments served as substitute drugs in East Germany due to limited access to illicit substances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the current state of drug traffic in East Germany.
- To analyze the impact of social changes on drug procurement and sales post-reunification.
- To specifically examine drug trafficking patterns in Saxony.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of social conditions in East Germany.
- Examination of drug procurement and sales regulations.
- Case study focusing on Saxony's drug market.
Main Results:
- Reunification has led to comparable conditions for drug trade in East and West Germany.
- New social conditions are influencing drug trafficking dynamics.
- Saxony presents a specific focus for observing these changes.
Conclusions:
- The integration of East Germany has normalized drug market conditions.
- Ongoing monitoring of drug trafficking in former Eastern states is crucial.
- Understanding substitute drug use patterns remains important.