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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The number of meth lab incidents reported in Alabama decreased from 404 in 2004 and 276 in 2005 to 193 in 2006. Club drug abuse is reported to be on the rise, with GHB and MDMA the most popular and LSD and ketamine also commonly ...
The number of meth lab incidents reported in Alabama decreased from 404 in 2004 and 276 in 2005 to 193 in 2006. Club drug abuse is reported to be on the rise, with GHB and MDMA the most popular and LSD and ketamine also commonly ...
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About 7 percent reported drinking heavily, and 23 percent reported binge drinking. Every year there are about 79,000 deaths caused by excessive alcohol use. Excessive alcohol use is considered the third leading lifestylerelated cause of ...
About 7 percent reported drinking heavily, and 23 percent reported binge drinking. Every year there are about 79,000 deaths caused by excessive alcohol use. Excessive alcohol use is considered the third leading lifestylerelated cause of ...
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All age groups except those 35 and older reported decreased priormonth use. Among those 12–17 years old, prior month use decreased from just over 16 percent in 1979 to approximately 7 percent in 1990. High school seniors reporting ...
All age groups except those 35 and older reported decreased priormonth use. Among those 12–17 years old, prior month use decreased from just over 16 percent in 1979 to approximately 7 percent in 1990. High school seniors reporting ...
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A survey of eighth through 10th graders revealed that more than half of the youth reported using illicit drugs with marijuana and hashish use being the most common. In addition to marijuana use, adolescent alcohol use was a major ...
A survey of eighth through 10th graders revealed that more than half of the youth reported using illicit drugs with marijuana and hashish use being the most common. In addition to marijuana use, adolescent alcohol use was a major ...
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While ONDCP reported no significant reduction of coca cultivation in 2004, the State Department reported decreases in the acreage devoted to growing drugs. A primary component of Plan Colombia was the aerial eradication of coca crops, ...
While ONDCP reported no significant reduction of coca cultivation in 2004, the State Department reported decreases in the acreage devoted to growing drugs. A primary component of Plan Colombia was the aerial eradication of coca crops, ...
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