• Black Market Economics – Enforcement, Adaptation & the Paradox of Prohibition

    Black Market Economics – Enforcement, Adaptation & the Paradox of Prohibition

    This keynote presentation by Dr James Martin (HRA special adviser on tobacco harm reduction) at the recent Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association (VAADA) Conference explores the unintended consequences of drug law enforcement in Australia. It begins by examining longitudinal trends in drug arrests, seizures, and enforcement funding, highlighting the escalation of prohibition efforts. […]