Free Dealers: The Unconventional Pushers Speak (Italian Edition)

Criminal organizations control the vast majority of global trafficking and are able to influence the policies of entire nations. They are structured like multinational corporations: boards of directors, managers, banking consultants for money laundering, farmers and workers who produce and package, and finally, many soldiers who deal on the streets.

However, there are men and women who live in the drug milieu, trying to circumvent these mafia systems, just like the protagonists of "Diversamente pusher." These are individuals who generally prefer relationships inspired by more humane models, derived from the practices of countercultures, the old underworld, or alternative economies. Their stories contrast with the imagery created and manipulated by the entertainment industry giants, who seem to have the exclusive legitimacy to speak about narcotic substances, intoxicating us with epic sagas about Pablo Escobar, the Mexican cartels, Italian-American bad guys, and lately, with unrealistic TV series like "Breaking Bad."

If these are the mainstream models, it is better to look elsewhere to find a shred of ethical sense in the delicate relationship between us and the substances that alter our states of consciousness. Pablito el Drito spent six months with the freelance drug dealers to understand who they are, how they live, and what they think.

These criminal organizations operate on a global scale, with complex structures akin to multinational corporations. They have boards of directors, managers, financial consultants for money laundering, as well as farmers, workers, and soldiers who handle the distribution and sale of drugs on the streets.

In contrast to this mafia-like system, there are individuals who try to navigate the drug world while seeking more humane and ethical approaches, drawing inspiration from countercultures, the old underworld, and alternative economies. Their stories provide a counterpoint to the sensationalized narratives produced by the entertainment industry, which often glorifies notorious figures like Pablo Escobar and the Mexican cartels, or depicts unrealistic scenarios as seen in shows like "Breaking Bad."

If the mainstream media's portrayal of the drug trade is the dominant narrative, it is crucial to seek out alternative perspectives that offer a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between people and mind-altering substances. Pablito el Drito's immersive research among freelance drug dealers provides a unique insight into the lived experiences and perspectives of those operating outside the traditional criminal networks.

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