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GOLDSTEIN's tripartite model (1985) Systemic violence Law cannot be mobilized for the P's who break it by trafficking, instances of social control are not Social control bodies are not accessible: one cannot rely on the police to resolve conflicts illegal transactions Weapons are frequently carried by drug dealers Economic-compulsive violence Violence for people who need to access the product, theft to pay for the consumption consumption. Pharmacological effects of drugs related to violence Modifications that they induce favor aggressive behavior in the short or long term term Alcohol Preamble: "I am another": Alcohol and disinhibition Important to distinguish between acute and chronic effects Motivation to use: - Metamorphosis and distinction: a different state is sought → modification of the psy state - Integration: "he is one of us" Social belief: psychological property of alcohol that facilitates aggressive behavior ∟ Energizing virtues Alcohol-violence link and expectations Overall expectations after use: - Overall positive changes - Improved sexual experiences and performance - Physical and social pleasure - Increased confidence - Relaxation and tension reduction - Activation and aggression For most people: Alcohol is not supposed to make you aggressive Early acquisition of expectations: Children are asked about the effects of beer and iced tea on people beer and iced tea on people, even though they have never tasted them Violence more intense for beer according to them

Expectations independent of consumption Alcohol in movies: We are + aggressive, + attractive, + friendly ∟ Don't tell us if this is true in reality...