The Drug Legalization Debate
Edition: 2 Sub edition
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; Sage Publications
Published: September 1, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780761906896
Subjects: Crime & criminology; Ethical issues & debates; Social Policy; Drug Crimes; Social Science; Politics / Current Events; United States; Sociology; USA; Criminology; Public Policy - Social Policy; Substance Abuse & Addictions - General; Social Science / Criminology; American; Drug legalization
First sentence: What can be done about the "drug problem"?
Description: "The Drug Legalization Debate, Second Edition, offers several alternatives and addresses the major issues involved in the continuing drug legalization debate. This volume delves into the history of drug use and abuse in America and the federal government's approach to drug control - including deterrence, treatment, education, and prevention.

Chapters confront topics such as the decriminalization of marijuana, the risk of the war on drugs, an enlightened legalization policy, and discussion of the ethical and legal dilemmas at stake.".

"Updates of retained chapters and new chapters deal with drug use trends of the '90s, including the use of cannabis as a wonder drug and a look at whether legalizing drugs would really reduce violent crime. Students and professionals in substance abuse, criminology, sociology, psychology, and social work will find this book essential reading."--BOOK JACKET.