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Tolerance zones: a pragmatic approach to respond to problems related to open alcohol and drug scenes in Bremen/Germany
Tolerance zones: a pragmatic approach to respond to problems related to open alcohol and drug scenes in Bremen/Germany
- Source :
- Drugs and Alcohol Today. 21:225-235
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Emerald, 2021.
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Abstract
- Purpose This study aims to describe and analyse an approach in the city of Bremen (Germany) to establish streetwork-supported tolerance zones for local open drug and alcohol scenes to reduce related disorder and nuisance in public spaces. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative methodology included systematic participant observations at public sites of drug and alcohol use, and problem-centred interviews with different groups of respondents (residents, passers-by, trades people, drug users, experts from addiction help and police). Findings In residential districts, tolerance zones were well accepted by their target group and found to reduce perceived disorder and nuisance in public space. However, their success depends on the social and spatial conditions of the chosen location, its surrounding urban infrastructure, cooperation among local actors and characteristics of drug using groups. Originality/value Usually, policing of open drug scenes focuses on repression and law enforcement. The example of Bremen suggests that streetwork-supported tolerance zones dedicated to the drug scene can substantially reduce disorder and nuisance in public space.
- Subjects :
- business.industry
Addiction
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Alcohol and drug
Law enforcement
030508 substance abuse
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Urban infrastructure
Public relations
03 medical and health sciences
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
Public space
Social space
0302 clinical medicine
Related disorder
030212 general & internal medicine
0305 other medical science
Psychology
business
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Qualitative research
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Details
- ISSN :
- 17459265
- Volume :
- 21
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Drugs and Alcohol Today
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........82feba95cc1ea78e9151866014d5cbac
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/dat-12-2020-0082