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Why has it only become an issue now? Young drug users' perceptions of drug driving in Melbourne, Victoria

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posted on 2023-06-09, 09:09 authored by Laura Ann Wilson, Dean WilsonDean Wilson
Preliminary research into drug-user perceptions of drug driving was undertaken with a sample group of drug users aged 18 to 24 from Melbourne, Victoria. Eleven males and nine females participated in semi-structured interviews and completed self-report surveys. Participants discussed their drug driving and their perceptions of the likelihood of detection by police for drug driving. This research provides further insight into young people’s perceptions and behaviours in relation to drug use and driving. The perspectives of young people are rarely included in current drug-driving debates and may have possible implications for policy development.

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  • Published

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Journal

Youth Studies Australia

ISSN

1038-2569

Publisher

Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies

Issue

1

Volume

29

Page range

45-53

Department affiliated with

  • Sociology and Criminology Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Crime Research Centre Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2017-12-04

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2017-12-04

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-12-04

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