A diverse collection of readings from scholarly journals, government reports, think tank studies, newspapers, and books that offers a comprehensive look at the drug debate. With each section featuring opposing articles written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields, the book offers a concise view of the many divergent viewpoints surrounding drug policy in America.

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• Foreword by John Raisian (0817946527_ix.pdf ~46 KB)
• Introduction by Laura E. Huggins (0817946527_xi.pdf ~62 KB)
• Part One: Background (0817946527_1.pdf ~126 KB)
• Part Two: Foundation (0817946527_31.pdf ~161 KB)
• Part Three: Perspectives (0817946527_75.pdf ~157 KB)
• Part Four: Getting Specific (0817946527_119.pdf ~299 KB)
• Part Five: What About Marijuana? (0817946527_217.pdf ~127 KB)
• Part Six: A European Outlook (0817946527_245.pdf ~110 KB)
• Conclusion (0817946527_271.pdf ~97 KB)