Anke Stallwitz
Biographic Data
| ID | 181515 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anke Stallwitz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anke |
| FAMILY NAME | Stallwitz |
| SIGNATURE | STALLWITZ A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Protestant University of Applied Sciences Freiburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1929-0127 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Pragmatic Approach to Legal Cannabis and Youth in Germany: Prevalence, Risk, and Harm Prevention
In April 2024, Germany legalized cannabis for recreational use. Due to the country's obligation to comply with international treaties, the German government agreed on limited noncommercial cultivation and approved scientific pilot trials for commercial distribution. In addition to curbing the illegal cannabis market, German politicians cite the protection of youth from contaminated, highly potent, or synthetic products as the main argument for pa…
Not having a real life: Psychosocial functions of using and selling drugs among young Afghan men who came to Sweden as unaccompanied minors
Unaccompanied minors (UM) entering Europe face significant psychosocial challenges. Uncertain residence situations, marginalization during the asylum process, and low levels of support increase their risk of developing mental health and drug use issues. However, little is known about drug involvement (using and dealing) in this group. This is the first study to investigate drug involvement among young adults who entered Europe as UM from their su…
Police officers’ attitudes and practices toward harm reduction services in Sweden – a qualitative study
The general support among police officers for harm reduction services is an indication of a changing drug policy landscape in Sweden. Drug policy should take police officers' views into consideration and there is a need for collaboration between police and harm reduction services. Further research should focus on how the police conduct boundary work since police actions may impact on the success of harm reduction services
Approaching rural drug issues from the perspective of community psychology
This chapter explores the advances and possibilities of community psychology in the domain of prevention and intervention in relation to illicit substances, specifically in nonurban regions. Theoretical approaches central in the field focus specifically on empowerment, sense of community and the prevention of psychosocial problems. With respect to certain social phenomena and social settings, especially in smaller and more rural places, community…
The Role of Community-Mindedness in the Self-Regulation of Drug Cultures
The impact of substitution treatment in prisons—A literature review
A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Cultural and Social Factors on Heroin Use in Shetland (Scotland)
In order to gain a greater understanding of the impact of social and cultural factors on patterns of heroin use and use-related behaviors, in-depth interviews were carried out with 12 heroin users in Shetland. Analysis revealed the existence of a small, highly organized and highly covert heroin subculture. Within this group, users were predominantly older, and their use was reported as being relatively self-controlled and unproblematic in nature,…
A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Cultural and Social Factors on Heroin Use in Shetland (Scotland)
In order to gain a greater understanding of the impact of social and cultural factors on patterns of heroin use and use-related behaviors, in-depth interviews were carried out with 12 heroin users in Shetland. Analysis revealed the existence of a small, highly organized and highly covert heroin subculture. Within this group, users were predominantly older, and their use was reported as being relatively self-controlled and unproblematic in nature,…
The impact of substitution treatment in prisons—A literature review
The Role of Community-Mindedness in the Self-Regulation of Drug Cultures
Approaching rural drug issues from the perspective of community psychology
This chapter explores the advances and possibilities of community psychology in the domain of prevention and intervention in relation to illicit substances, specifically in nonurban regions. Theoretical approaches central in the field focus specifically on empowerment, sense of community and the prevention of psychosocial problems. With respect to certain social phenomena and social settings, especially in smaller and more rural places, community…
Police officers’ attitudes and practices toward harm reduction services in Sweden – a qualitative study
The general support among police officers for harm reduction services is an indication of a changing drug policy landscape in Sweden. Drug policy should take police officers' views into consideration and there is a need for collaboration between police and harm reduction services. Further research should focus on how the police conduct boundary work since police actions may impact on the success of harm reduction services
Not having a real life: Psychosocial functions of using and selling drugs among young Afghan men who came to Sweden as unaccompanied minors
Unaccompanied minors (UM) entering Europe face significant psychosocial challenges. Uncertain residence situations, marginalization during the asylum process, and low levels of support increase their risk of developing mental health and drug use issues. However, little is known about drug involvement (using and dealing) in this group. This is the first study to investigate drug involvement among young adults who entered Europe as UM from their su…
A Pragmatic Approach to Legal Cannabis and Youth in Germany: Prevalence, Risk, and Harm Prevention
In April 2024, Germany legalized cannabis for recreational use. Due to the country's obligation to comply with international treaties, the German government agreed on limited noncommercial cultivation and approved scientific pilot trials for commercial distribution. In addition to curbing the illegal cannabis market, German politicians cite the protection of youth from contaminated, highly potent, or synthetic products as the main argument for pa…
Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Criminology (3 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (3 works) · Community Health and Development (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works)