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Alternatives to the War on Drugs

NCJ Number
122549
Journal
Journal of Drug Issues Volume: 20 Issue: 1 Dated: (Winter 1990) Pages: 1-27
Author(s)
B K Alexander
Date Published
1990
Length
28 pages
Annotation
The War on Drugs has proved ineffective; however, it cannot simply be abandoned, for it is directed, at least in part, toward solving real social problems.
Abstract
This article proposes replacements for three major components of the drug war: localized, pragmatic controls to replace drug prohibition laws; valid information to replace anti-drug propaganda; and social innovations to replace bureaucratized drug treatment. 81 references. (Author abstract)

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