ALICE RAP Science Findings
The ALICE RAP Science Findings give a simple (1-2 page) account of each of the main results coming out of the different lines of research undertaken in the project. Each Science Finding gives a summary of the results and links to further reading and the more detailed ALICE RAP deliverable reports.
The full volume of science findings is now available for download.
Documents
AR Science Findings 35 - Dealers in Italy
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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Frequency of supply, price levels, quality and quantity of supplies, typical places and dealing techniques are different at various levels of the illicit drug supply chain and areas of Italy, outlining two main categories of dealers, each with typical characteristics: those who work as part of a criminal organization and those who work independently.
Key words: business strategies, drug dealing, motivations, organized crime
Lead author(s): Tzvetkova, Pardal, Disley
AR Science Findings 34 - Business tactics
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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Imprisoned drug dealers reported that they aimed to sell mainly to regular customers and employed tactics to secure a stable customer base, including offering discounts, providing credit and even occasionally, offering ‘freebies’ or ‘extras’ to regular customers.
Key words: suppliers, drug dealing, tactics, customer service
Lead author(s): Tzvetkova, Pardal, Disley
AR Science Findings 33 - Share of consumption
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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Addicts account for a substantial share of both tobacco and alcohol consumption across Europe.
Key words: tobacco, alcohol, addicts, share of consumption
Lead author(s): Baumberg
AR Science Findings 32 - Online Bingo
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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Online bingo websites use a range of strategies to draw in new users, foster emotional attachment and encourage heavier involvement in gambling.
Key words: online bingo, marketing, gambling, belonging, excessive use
Lead author(s): Stead
AR Science Findings 31 - Effect of alcohol advertisement
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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In-lab exposure to alcohol advertisement causes physiological cue-reactivity and craving in alcohol dependent patients. However, the level of exposure to alcohol adverts in patients’ daily lives can not be demonstrated to affect the course of alcohol dependence.
Key words: craving, advertisement, alcohol, dependence
Lead author(s): Witteman