[PDF] The Drug Legalization Debate eBook

Author : James A. Inciardi
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 15,44 MB
Release : 1999-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1506338798

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Retaining the focus and spirit of the widely adopted and acclaimed first edition, The Drug Legalization Debate, Second Edition, offers several alternatives and addresses the major issues involved in the continuing drug legalization debate. This volume delves into the history of drug use and abuse in America and the federal government′s approach to drug control—including deterrence, treatment, education, and prevention. Chapters confront topics such as the decriminalization of marijuana, the risk of the war on drugs, an enlightened legalization policy, and discussion of the ethical and legal dilemmas at stake. Updates of retained chapters and new chapters deal with drug use trends of the ′90s, including the use of cannabis as a wonder drug and a look at whether legalizing drugs would really reduce violent crime. In addition, the second edition features a substantive introduction and closes with Paul Stares′ acclaimed piece titled "Drug Legalization: Time for a Real Debate." Students and professionals in substance abuse, criminology, sociology, psychology, and social work will find this book essential reading.

Author : James A. Inciardi
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 24,91 MB
Release : 1999-08-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780761906902

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This completely revised and updated secong edition of the Drug Legalization Debate continues to address, and offer alternatives to, the major issues.

Author : Rod L. Evans
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 20,16 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780812691849

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Should drugs be legalized? A few years ago this question was not taken seriously by mainstream opinion, but more recently an increasing number of leading figures have spoken out for legalization, and polls show that a growing percentage of the public favors legalization. This book gives a fair and balanced presentation of both sides in the debate over drug legalization, as well as some of the intermediate positions. It contains the most important articles to have appeared from the beginning of the legalization controversy and clearly sets out all the key arguments on both sides. - Back cover.

Author : Doug Husak
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2005-08-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1139445855

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In the United States today, the use or possession of many drugs is a criminal offense. Can these criminal laws be justified? What are the best reasons to punish or not to punish drug users? These are the fundamental issues debated in this book by two prominent philosophers of law. Douglas Husak argues in favor of drug decriminalization, by clarifying the meaning of crucial terms, such as legalize, decriminalize, and drugs; and by identifying the standards by which alternative drug policies should be assessed. He critically examines the reasons typically offered in favor of our current approach and explains why decriminalization is preferable. Peter de Marneffe argues against drug legalization, demonstrating why drug prohibition, especially the prohibition of heroin, is necessary to protect young people from self-destructive drug use. If the empirical assumptions of this argument are sound, he reasons, drug prohibition is perfectly compatible with our rights to liberty.

Author : Noël Merino
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 30,70 MB
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0737772158

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This anthology is composed of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities on drug legalization. Leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views are represented, introducing your readers to the broadest possible spectrum of opinions on the topic. Each chapter asks a pertinent question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into “yes” and “no” categories. This unique approach provides readers with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Contains extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included. Provide your readers with this invaluable resource, so they can understand the debate over drug legalization from all angles.

Author : Arnold S. Trebach
Publisher : Univ Publ Assn
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 22,11 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Law
ISBN :

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The war on drugs has failed, the only construction boom is in building prisons, and our streets are peopled by homeless addicts. Is it time to legalize drugs? The authors argue the two sides of this issue, examining the connection between drugs and crime, the public health considerations, treatment on demand versus compulsory treatment, the history of drug use in the U.S., and the international situation.

Author : Margaret J. Goldstein
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 18,52 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761359974

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This book looks at the history of drug laws in the United States, the modern-day War on Drugs, and the medical marijuana movement. It provides the opinions and perspectives of police officers, politicians, and the U.S. "drug czar."