drug abuse and crime

Examines the relationship between drugs and gun violence in modern society.

Provides an overview of the history of illegal drugs in the U.S. and around the world, explores the link between drugs and crime, discusses the failure of the so-called war on drugs, and explores alternatives to dealing with the problem.

Discusses drug abuse and its impact on modern society in such areas as crime, family life, and the work place.

An up-to-date study of the continuing debate over legalizing drugs, which considers legal, moral, economic, and health-related aspects of the issue.

Examines the sale and use of illegal drugs around the world, discussing the scale of the global drug trade, identifying some of the most widely known and used drugs, exploring the source and production of drugs, and looking at ways to reduce demand.

Presents differing opinions on a range of social, political, and legal issues associated with the war on drugs.

Explains how illegal drugs hurt people and the areas in which they live, how to detect the signs of drug use and sales in a neighborhood, and how to avoid drug dealers.