Cannabis trading on Telegram channels
Implications for the normalization of use and supply
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14909366 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yifat BenBaruch (0009-0006-0643-0978, University of Haifa), Monica J Barratt (0000-0002-1015-9379, MIT University), Daniel L Feingold (0000-0002-3635-4586, Achva Academic College), Sharon R Sznitman (0000-0002-9398-0727, University of Haifa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 145 |
| Pages | 104930 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104930 |
| PMID | 40769076 |
| OpenAlex | W4412982790 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 76 |
Various forms of cannabis normalization processes are visible in Telegram-facilitated cannabis trade. This may have public health implications as it may be related to increasing cannabis use across diverse populations. However, normalization through Telegram may simultaneously provide users with detailed product information, promote informed decision-making, and encourage indigenous harm-reduction strategies. This paradoxical impact underscores the need for nuanced policy frameworks that address both the risks and the harm reduction opportunities inherent in knowledge-driven digital cannabis markets
Business · Cannabis · Computer security · Economics · Normalization (sociology · Psychiatry · Sociology · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Computer Science · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |