Encyclopedia of Drug PolicyMark A. R. Kleiman, James E. Hawdon SAGE Publications, 12 ene 2011 - 1008 páginas 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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... increased as a means to finance the resistance. The United States opposed Soviet intervention in Afghanistan and provided military and other support to insurgents opposed to the Sovietsupported Afghan government. As part of its support ...
... increased as a means to finance the resistance. The United States opposed Soviet intervention in Afghanistan and provided military and other support to insurgents opposed to the Sovietsupported Afghan government. As part of its support ...
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... increased resources for community coalitions to enhance prevention efforts; and funding for new research on underage drinking, including short and longterm effects on adolescent brain development. In 2007 the acting U.S. surgeon general ...
... increased resources for community coalitions to enhance prevention efforts; and funding for new research on underage drinking, including short and longterm effects on adolescent brain development. In 2007 the acting U.S. surgeon general ...
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... increased focus and energy), but also feelings of euphoria. The resultant increase in dopamine (known as the body's “pleasure” chemical) contributes to the psychologically reinforcing properties of psychostimulants, leading to abuse and ...
... increased focus and energy), but also feelings of euphoria. The resultant increase in dopamine (known as the body's “pleasure” chemical) contributes to the psychologically reinforcing properties of psychostimulants, leading to abuse and ...
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... also stated that a boy had read an account of the La Guardia committee's report and that this had led him to initiate the use of marijuana. Harry Anslinger (right) discussing increased cooperation with Canada in marijuana.
... also stated that a boy had read an account of the La Guardia committee's report and that this had led him to initiate the use of marijuana. Harry Anslinger (right) discussing increased cooperation with Canada in marijuana.
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... increased in the 1940s, Anslinger also launched an attack on judges, asserting that drug problems were at least partially related to the fact that judges were imposing sentences on drug offenders that were too lenient. These efforts ...
... increased in the 1940s, Anslinger also launched an attack on judges, asserting that drug problems were at least partially related to the fact that judges were imposing sentences on drug offenders that were too lenient. These efforts ...
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