drug control

Examines multiple aspects of America's drug problem, including the variety of drugs available, the nature of drug abuse, the international drug trade, the effects on society, and what is being done to improve the situation.

Examines the U.S. federal government's costly campaign against marijuana, beginning in the 1930s, argues that policies against marijuana are based on false claims, a refusal to look at independent reports, and pressure from conservative groups, and contends that anti-marijuana legislation is an example of bad government.

Examines how our government fostered the drug trade and worked with narcotics traffickers in Central America.

Discusses the history of drug laws in the United States and examines the possibilities of drug legalization.

Contains twenty-nine essays in which the authors examine issues of drug policy in the U.S., providing an historical overview of attitudes toward drugs in America, and discussing the government's policy of prohibition, the issue of medical marijuana, the failure of the war on drugs, addiction, and other topics.

Studies how America is fighting the war on drugs, discusses why the country seems to be losing the battle against illegal drugs, and presents policy changes that may help end the use and abuse of drugs.

Experts debate the following topics: 1) Should drugs be legalized? 2) How has drug trafficking affected American society? 3) Can domestic and international drug trafficking be stopped?.

Presents opposing viewpoints about the causes and treatments of addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.