How can and do empirical studies influence drug policies? Narratives and complexity in the use of evidence in policy making

Alex StevensSchool of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent, Universities at Medway, Chatham Maritime, ME4 4AG, UKCorrespondence[email protected]

Alison RitterDrug Policy Modelling Project, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

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