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Overview
This basic analysis of the drug problem in America describes the historical and present use of mood-altering drugs; the economics of drug trafficking; theories of addiction; and the resulting crime, violence, and community deterioration. In addition, the author focuses on the effects of legalizing drugs and the role of law enforcement. This is an ideal text for any course discussing drug use and abuse.
Synopsis
This Basic Analysis Of The Drug Problem In America Describes The Historical And Present Use Of Mood-Altering Drugs; The Economics Of Drug Trafficking; Theories Of Addiction; And The Resulting Crime, Violence, And Community Deterioration. In Addition, The Author Focuses On The Effects Of Legalizing Drugs And The Role Of Law Enforcement. This Is An Ideal Text For Any Course Discussing Drug Use And Abuse.
Booknews
Psychoactive drugs and humans are too intertwined historically to make prohibition advisable according to Hamid (anthropology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY), who argues for an enlightened drug policy for the 21st century. In the context of ethnographic vs. psychopharmacological approaches to studying drug use, and the relation of drugs to labor, policing, violence, women, sex, and parenting, social problems, addiction and treatment, the author contends that legalization and decriminalization would foster effective informal controls. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.