It is time to admit the War on Drugs has failed. Law enforcement has done its job well with record seizures, arrests and incarceration. Despite this success, drugs are more available, less expensive and more potent. Law enforcement cannot solve the public health problem of drug abuse. Provide sufficient funding to make treatment on request a reality within the next three years.
Treatment is the most cost-effective way of reducing drug abuse.
These epidemics threaten not only drug users but all Americans. Examine the racially disproportionate impact of current drug policy as well as its adverse effects on women, especially poor women and their families. Hold international and domestic drug law enforcement funding at current levels until they prove their effectiveness. Law enforcement has had massive funding increases over the last two decades without any proof of success. Undertake an examination of current drug policies to assess its impact and develop alternatives where necessary.