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Marijuana Distribution Relies Primarily on Generosity of Friends, Family
March 22, 2007

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Research Summary

Marijuana distribution relies primarily on informal dealing through social networks, according to an analysis of data from a national household survey.

More than one-half of household residents who had used marijuana in the past year reported that they most recently obtained their marijuana for free, compared to 39% who reported purchasing it.

Nearly all marijuana users reported getting their most recent acquisitions from a friend or relative. And unlike users of more expensive drugs such as cocaine and heroin, the majority of people who used marijuana in the past year gave away or shared some of their most recent acquisition.

For details, including data charts, source information and caveats, download the PDF file at www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax/vol16/16-11.pdf.

Reprinted from CESAR Fax, a weekly, one-page overview of timely substance abuse trends or issues, from The Center on Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland.

 

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