drug control

Presents a history of the drug cartels in Mexico, discussing how Mexico became the base for the mega-cartels of Latin America.

Criticizes America's war against the drug influx from Latin America, examining the history of U.S. drug policy and its consequences in America and Latin America, and argues for legalization.

Explores the use of illicit drugs in America. Provides a historical perspective on the three biggest drugs: cannabis, heroin and cocaine. Includes chapters on prevention and treatment, people at risk and international perspectives.

When Chris and his search dog, Mike, are demoted from the Coast Guard's drug-bust program, Chris takes a second job where Mike's training to sniff out drugs brings them an even bigger problem.

A collection of more than 250 primary documents related to drug use and abuse and the controversy over drug laws in America, including court case documents, speeches, opinion pieces, and other sources.

Surveys the history, structure, and current functions of the Drug Enforcement Administration and describes its influence on modern society.

Gives an historical view of drugs and crime and examines the kinds of criminal behavior to which addicts and abusers are driven.

Uses the hypothetical investigation of an international drug smuggling ring to examine the work and cooperation of police forces around the world in tackling the problems of drug trafficking.

Contains 642 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the legal, political, social, economic, and environmental aspects of the international drug trade and the war on drugs; and includes a list of ninety select websites for further information.