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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Internationally, the U.S. has used diplomacy, dollars, and notsosubtle threats to broker treaties designed to limit the production and distribution of drugs. Despite these efforts, eight percent of the population aged 12 or over, ...
Internationally, the U.S. has used diplomacy, dollars, and notsosubtle threats to broker treaties designed to limit the production and distribution of drugs. Despite these efforts, eight percent of the population aged 12 or over, ...
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For example, 80 milligrams is 0.08 grams; 0.08 grams of alcohol in 100 mLs is written as 0.08 percent. Most states have enacted laws that set a level of .08 BAC, in response to the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act of ...
For example, 80 milligrams is 0.08 grams; 0.08 grams of alcohol in 100 mLs is written as 0.08 percent. Most states have enacted laws that set a level of .08 BAC, in response to the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act of ...
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This harsh, hot terrain has led 70 percent of its 34 million people to live in the northern urban regions. Algeria is a member of the United Nations (UN), OPEC, the African Union, and the Arab League. The ethnic base of the country is ...
This harsh, hot terrain has led 70 percent of its 34 million people to live in the northern urban regions. Algeria is a member of the United Nations (UN), OPEC, the African Union, and the Arab League. The ethnic base of the country is ...
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A recent study revealed that nearly 34 percent of patients treated for ADHD have been asked to sell or trade their medication. Phentermine, shown above, is in the amphetamine and phenethylamine class of drugs and is used to inhibit ...
A recent study revealed that nearly 34 percent of patients treated for ADHD have been asked to sell or trade their medication. Phentermine, shown above, is in the amphetamine and phenethylamine class of drugs and is used to inhibit ...
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Although approximately 33 percent of crack users are African American, more than 80 percent of persons sentenced for crack offenses are African American. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, a vocal critic of the AntiDrug ...
Although approximately 33 percent of crack users are African American, more than 80 percent of persons sentenced for crack offenses are African American. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, a vocal critic of the AntiDrug ...
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