Keywords
drug policy, law enforcement, education, prevention
Abstract
Drug abuse and addiction, and the government's response to these problems, are frequently and appropriately a topic for public debate. Law enforcement has made significant advances in both reducing the number of people using illegal drugs and in the fight against traffickers. Legalization of illegal drugs would not elinate the black market or eliminate drug-related violence. The facts on the issue make a strong case for a national policy geared toward effective drug abuse education and prevention, and treatment for people dependent on illegal drugs. Our nation should also continue to conduct research to determine the most effective means of educating children and youth about the dangers of illegal drugs and the best ways to rehabilitate ilegal drug users.
Recommended Citation
Asa Hutchinson,
An Effective Drug Policy to Protect America's Youth and Communities,
30 Fordham Urb. L.J. 441
(2002).
Available at: https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/ulj/vol30/iss2/2