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Josefin Månsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Social Work. She is affiliated with The Substance Use Group (SUG), which focuses on legal and illegal substance use (e.g., alcohol and drugs) and behavioral issues like gambling. Her research explores drug policy discourses, media constructions of cannabis, harm reduction strategies, and youth substance use trends. She holds a PhD and has contributed to projects such as 'Changing Nordic Drug Policies' and 'The future of social service work with substance use (FUSS).'
Her work emphasizes the social and political dimensions of drug policy, including continuity and change in media narratives, international policy comparisons, and the role of youth in shaping prohibitionist frameworks. She investigates how substances like cannabis are discursively framed in Swedish and global contexts, addressing implications for public health and social justice.
Her publications analyze topics such as online cannabis policy debates, print media's portrayal of cannabis, and the ethical dimensions of drug policy. She advocates for nuanced policy approaches beyond strict prohibition, informed by both neoliberal and welfarist perspectives.
