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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By 1988 every state had passed legislation to meet the federal funding requirements with a number of exceptions that vary from state to state. This reversal reflected public concern about underage drinking and research findings linking ...
By 1988 every state had passed legislation to meet the federal funding requirements with a number of exceptions that vary from state to state. This reversal reflected public concern about underage drinking and research findings linking ...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Congressional and Legislative Activities: Chronology.” http://www.nida.nih.gov/about/legislation/Chronology.html (Accessed April 2010). Substance Abuse and Mental ...
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Congressional and Legislative Activities: Chronology.” http://www.nida.nih.gov/about/legislation/Chronology.html (Accessed April 2010). Substance Abuse and Mental ...
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Although some states had previously prohibited recreational use of marijuana, federal criminal legislation for the drug was not initiated until 1937. In the early 20th century, alcohol use and abuse was a major social issue.
Although some states had previously prohibited recreational use of marijuana, federal criminal legislation for the drug was not initiated until 1937. In the early 20th century, alcohol use and abuse was a major social issue.
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Anslinger succeeded in making marijuana illegal through legislation on both the federal and state levels in the 1930s. The characterization of certain drugs as a social problem constituting criminal activity caused a response that ...
Anslinger succeeded in making marijuana illegal through legislation on both the federal and state levels in the 1930s. The characterization of certain drugs as a social problem constituting criminal activity caused a response that ...
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At the peak of punitive legislation against drug addiction in the United States, this legislation was extended and in 1956 allowed the death penalty at the jury's discretion in some instances of heroin sales.
At the peak of punitive legislation against drug addiction in the United States, this legislation was extended and in 1956 allowed the death penalty at the jury's discretion in some instances of heroin sales.
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