Retaining the focus and spirit of the widely adopted and acclaimed first edition, 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. In addition, the second edition features a substantive introduction and closes with Paul Stares′ acclaimed piece titled ‘Drug Legalization: Time for a Real Debate.’ Students and professionals in substance abuse, criminology, sociology, psychology, and social work will find this book essential reading.
Inhoudsopgave
American Drug Policy – James A Inciardi
The Continuing Debate
Alternative Perspectives on the Drug Policy Debate – Duane C Mc Bride, Yvonne M Terry and James A Inciardi
Legalizing Drugs – James A Inciardi
Would It Really Reduce Violent Crime?
The Marijuana Legalization Debate – Michael L Dennis and William White
Is There a Middle Ground?
Cannabis, The Wonder Drug – Lester Grinspoon
Thinking About the Drug Policy Debate – Erich Goode
Why the Drug War Will Never End – Steven Jonas
War Is Still Not the Answer – Karst K Besteman
Commonsense Drug Policy – Ethan A Nadelmann
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