Study & Research The War on Drugs

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is the War on Drugs Succeeding?

Chapter Preface

The War on Drugs Is Succeeding

The War on Drugs Has Failed

The War on Drugs Has Reduced the Demand for Illegal Drugs

The Demand for Illegal Drugs Remains Strong

The War on Drugs Has Made Law Enforcement More Effective

The War on Drugs Has Corrupted Law Enforcement

The War on Drugs Promotes Racism

The War on Drugs Does Not Promote Racism

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Is There a Link Between the War on Drugs and Terrorism?

Chapter Preface

Illegal Drug Use Supports Terrorism

The War on Drugs Supports Terrorism

The War on Terror Must Be Fought in Conjunction with the War on Drugs

The War on Drugs Distracts from the War on Terror

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Which Policies Are Working in the War on Drugs?

Chapter Preface

Mandatory Minimum Sentences Are an Effective Strategy in the War on Drugs

Mandatory Minimum Sentences Are Unfair

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program Reduces Drug Use

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program Is Ineffective

Drug Courts Are a Promising Solution to the Drug Problem

Drug Courts Have Not Reduced the Drug Problem

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: Should Illegal Drugs Be Legalized?

Chapter Preface

Illegal Drugs Should Be Legalized

Illegal Drugs Should Not Be Legalized

The Distinction Between Legal and Illegal Drugs Is Arbitrary

Heroin Should Be Legalized

Legalizing Heroin Will Harm the Poor

Marijuana Should Be Legalized

Legalizing Marijuana Would Harm Society

Marijuana Should Be Legalized for Medical Use

Marijuana Should Not Be Legalized for Medical Use

Periodical Bibliography

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Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

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Study & Research The War on Drugs

This Study Guide consists of approximately 199 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The War on Drugs.