There is a genuine sense of concern in Britain with regards to its drug problem. A high proportion of crimes committed in Britain are seen as drug-related. Many offenders reported using drugs prior to committing the offense. However, the nature of the relationship between drugs and crime is not often clear. The intent of this book is to provide an overview of the range of issues associated with drug-related crimes, as well as how it affects Britain. The book begins with an overview of the extent of drug use and its links with crime, as well as a review of theoretical assumptions and a framework from which to examine drugs and crime. This is followed by a look into specific areas that draw attention to the relationship between drugs and crime which include: (1) sentencing drug offenders; (2) coercive treatment and mandatory drug testing; (3) the drug treatment and testing order and drug courts; (4) trafficking and laundering; (5) policing drug markets; (6) informers and corruption; and (7) women, drugs, and crime. References and indexes