Encyclopedia of Drug PolicyRequest a free 30-day online trial to this title at www.sagepub.com/freetrial! Spanning two volumes of approximately 450 entries in an A-to-Z format, this encyclopedia explores the controversial drug war through the lens of varied disciplines. A full spectrum of articles explains topics from Colombian cartels and Mexican kingpins to television reportage; from "just say no" advertising to heroin production; and from narco-terrorism to more than $500 billion in U.S. government expenditures. Key Themes- Cases- Conferences and Conventions- Countries (Affecting U.S. Drug Policy)- Drug Trade and Trafficking- Laws and Policies- Organizations and Agencies- People-Presidential Administrations- Treatment and Addiction- Types of Drugs |
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Some still argue that the war on drugs is winnable; in their view, we should not change tactics, but rather redouble our efforts. Others claim that the war on drugs has unequivocally failed. They correctly note that millions of ...
Some still argue that the war on drugs is winnable; in their view, we should not change tactics, but rather redouble our efforts. Others claim that the war on drugs has unequivocally failed. They correctly note that millions of ...
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Numerous individuals were instrumental in shaping our drug policies, and our nation has asked several of them to lead our antidrug efforts and to enact policies that control the manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of drugs.
Numerous individuals were instrumental in shaping our drug policies, and our nation has asked several of them to lead our antidrug efforts and to enact policies that control the manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of drugs.
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Antidrug efforts have also been made more difficult by the sometimes contradictory relationship between U.S. troops and the warlords. On the one hand, cooperation with the warlords is necessary for local intelligence and scouting ...
Antidrug efforts have also been made more difficult by the sometimes contradictory relationship between U.S. troops and the warlords. On the one hand, cooperation with the warlords is necessary for local intelligence and scouting ...
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Provisions of the act include: enhancement of an interagency committee to coordinate efforts by federal agencies to address the issue; annual reporting to Congress about state level efforts to fight underage drinking; a national media ...
Provisions of the act include: enhancement of an interagency committee to coordinate efforts by federal agencies to address the issue; annual reporting to Congress about state level efforts to fight underage drinking; a national media ...
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Extensive efforts by many persons and organizations have reduced impaired driving substantially over the past 20 years. These efforts continue, since fatalities caused by impaired drivers are preventable. It is illegal per se(in itself) ...
Extensive efforts by many persons and organizations have reduced impaired driving substantially over the past 20 years. These efforts continue, since fatalities caused by impaired drivers are preventable. It is illegal per se(in itself) ...
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