Illegal Drugs
Illegal Drugs | Proposals to Legalize Drugs Merit Consideration
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The possibility of legalizing drugs continues to arise, often in respectable circles. Maybe we ought to think about it.
When the idea comes up, many people seem to believe that complete legalization is envisioned, so that anyone could buy cocaine at the convenience store, like milk.
New Addicts
Almost everyone’s response is that the consequence would be the creation of millions of new addicts. Countless people would be willing to try drugs, the reasoning goes, since it would be both legal and safe. Many would become addicted, as doctors do...
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- Introduction
- Is There a Drug Abuse Crisis?
- Should Drug Testing Be Allowed?
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Are Antidrug Programs Effective?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- The D.A.R.E. Program Is Effective
- Prison Drug Treatment Programs Are Effective
- Cocaine Treatment Programs Are Effective
- Methadone Is an Effective Treatment for Heroin Addiction
- The D.A.R.E. Program Has Been Ineffective
- Drug Treatment Programs Are Often Ineffective
- Classroom Drug Education Has Been a Failure
- Should Illegal Drugs Be Legalized?
- Periodicals
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- Bibliography
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