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Looking through the cracks: vulnerabilities and deprivation in the Brazilian open drug scenes

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  • Almeida, Alexandra
  • Kiene, Susan M.
  • Zúñiga, María Luisa
  • Werb, Dan
  • Bórquez, Annick
  • Bastos, Francisco I.

Abstract

Cocaine use is increasing worldwide, and Brazil, located along major transatlantic trafficking routes, has experienced widespread availability of low-cost crack, which circulates predominantly in open drug scenes (ODS). ODS are public spaces where drug use, purchase, sale, and social interaction converge. While national surveys have identified these settings as central to crack use, their social, structural, and spatial characteristics remain poorly understood. This study offers a nationwide description of Brazilian ODS, providing empirical evidence that can inform targeted, context-sensitive interventions.

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  • Almeida, Alexandra & Kiene, Susan M. & Zúñiga, María Luisa & Werb, Dan & Bórquez, Annick & Bastos, Francisco I., 2026. "Looking through the cracks: vulnerabilities and deprivation in the Brazilian open drug scenes," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 402(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:402:y:2026:i:c:s0277953626003254
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2026.119249
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