Based on social research conducted in different countries in Europe the U.S. and Australia
this anthology is the first to provide detailed insights into small-scale drug distribution. A
main focus is the phenomenon of 'social supply' i.e. buying illicit drugs from friends which
covers a substantial part of the retail market. For cannabis users cultivating their own
plants is another important source. This volume deals with different social aspects of these
non-profit-oriented forms of drug distribution as well as profit-oriented small-scale dealing.
While the illicit drug trade is commonly referred to as a world dominated by ruthless criminals
this book draws a different picture.
