Study & Research Illegal Drugs

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is There a Drug Abuse Crisis?

Chapter Preface

More Children Are Using Drugs

The Youth Drug Problem Is Greater than Reported

Marijuana Is Teenagers’ Drug of Choice

Methamphetamine Use Is Spreading

There Is No Youth Marijuana Crisis

Marijuana Use Does Not Lead to Harder Drugs

The Heroin Abuse Problem Is Exaggerated

A “Crack Baby” Crisis Does Not Exist

Chapter 2: Should Drug Testing Be Allowed?

Chapter Preface

Drug Testing Improves the Workplace

Federal Arrestees Should Be Tested for Drugs

Workplace Drug Testing Is Ineffective and Unfair

Random Drug Tests Do Not Ensure a Drug-Free Workplace

Drug Testing of Federal Arrestees Is Unconstitutional

Chapter 3: Are Antidrug Programs Effective?

Chapter 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

Chapter 4: Should Illegal Drugs Be Legalized?

Chapter Preface

Illegal Drugs Should Be Legalized

Legalizing Drugs Would Reduce Crime

Proposals to Legalize Drugs Merit Consideration

Marijuana Should Be Legalized

Illegal Drugs Should Not Be Legalized

Legalizing Drugs Would Increase Violent Crime

Legalizing Drugs Would Increase Drug Use

Arguments for Legalizing Drugs Are Specious

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Study & Research Illegal Drugs

This Study Guide consists of approximately 184 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Illegal Drugs.