Tuesday, July 16, 2024

‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’—how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects

by Robin van der Sanden, Chris Wilkins, Marta Rychert and Monica Barratt, The Conversation Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception. This trend is particularly popular among young people, who are often involved in trading recreational drugs such as cannabis and MDMA. These deals are generally small scale, which means people believe the risks of getting caught and facing legal action are low. But our new research shows how Read More

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