War on Drugs Remains at Stalemate After 40 Years
Pretty much everyone agrees the war on drugs is a failure. So why don’t we try a different approach?
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Drug Policy
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Fighting Drug War Creates Drug War
When the United States starts talking about illicit drugs, why does the word "war" always makes its way into the conversation?
Is a Dip in Cocaine Use a War on Drugs Victory?
Washington remains optimistic about the war on drugs based on dips in the importation of cocaine. But even the “good news” derived from comparisons with Europe is distressing.
Is U.S.A. Drug Tourism Likely After States Drug Legalization?
U.S. drug laws should be loosened, argues Michael Scott Moore, but Holland — where soft drugs are not legal but are tolerated — is probably not the right model.
A Smarter Way to Deal With Drug Offenders
Drug courts can help ease the U.S. prison population and usher America into the civilized world when it comes to prosecuting drug-use offenses.
Don’t Legalize Drugs, Decriminalize ’em
Portugal’s example suggests that de-escalating the war on drugs might create a new sort of peace dividend.
Found in Translation
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox may be a conservative, but certainly not one recognizable in El Norte.
Can Drug Policy Prevent Reefer Madness?
A cross-national comparison of alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents indicates that stricter laws may prevent high school kids from drinking, but not from smoking pot.
Problem-Solving (and Award-Winning) Courts
The verdict is in: Center for Court Innovation honored with national nonprofit award.