[e-drug] RFI: illicit sale of psychotropic and other controlled medicines

E-DRUG: RFI: illicit sale of psychotropic and other controlled medicines
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Dear E-druggers

Your moderator needs some support! I am researching ways to control the illicit sale of controlled substances (e.g. psychotropics, benzodiazepines, sleeping tablets) in street markets in developing countries.

Any one who can suggest:
- a good epidemiological description of this problem?
- estimates as to the volume/value of this "market"
- "best practice" experiences (positive/negative) how these illicit street sales were minimized or controlled?

Please send suggestions or references directly to me at wjb@wxs.nl

I will summarize the results later.

Thanks!

Wilbert
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Wilbert Bannenberg, E-drug moderator
Email: wjb@planet.nl

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