Drugs on the darknet: Assessing the global health risks of a rapidly expanding market [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Monica Barratt (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Aili Malm ,  A/Pr Jason Ferris ,  Asst Prof David Decary-Hetu ,  Dr James Martin
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Brief description Cryptomarkets facilitate the trade of illicit drugs in online environments using anonymising networks and virtual currencies. This project will identify and characterise the net health outcomes of drug cryptomarkets, using anonymous self-report data, archival monitoring and forensic profiling. Without this kind of research, health services and policy makers will be ill-equipped to respond effectively to the expansion of drug cryptomarkets.

Funding Amount $399,692.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant