Why our drug laws have failed and what we can do about it : a judicial indictment of the war on drugs

The Resource Why our drug laws have failed and what we can do about it : a judicial indictment of the war on drugs
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Why our drug laws have failed and what we can do about it : a judicial indictment of the war on drugs
Title remainder
a judicial indictment of the war on drugs
Statement of responsibility
James P. Gray
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Author
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Veteran trial judge and former federal prosecutor Judge James P. Gray believes drug prohibition remains one of our country's biggest failed policies. In this updated edition of his bestseller, Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What Can We Do About It, Judge Gray provides startling information about drug-related crimes--from escalating incarceration rates to drug-related kidnappings. Judge Gray also examines the latest experiments in drug legalization. The thirteen states that have adopted medical marijuana have seen a reduction of crime and an increase in revenue. Judge Gray explains how and why we need to take the profit out of the drug trade. There are viable options at work in other countries--Portugal saw a drop of 50 percent in drug usage for problem users after decriminalization, as well as a drop in children's drug use! This incendiary book will anger readers, but it also provides hope. We can solve some of our medical and social problems--by repealing our failed drug laws."--Publisher's website
Cataloging source
CaPaEBR
Dewey number
362.29/160973
Index
index present
LC call number
HV5825
LC item number
.G6954 2012eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
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  • bibliography
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