MERIT - Conference Paper, Perth May 2002
... from a judicial perspective. Finally, it describes a successful partnership of health, justice and enforcement agencies which maximises successful treatment outcomes while ensuring community protection. ...
... from a judicial perspective. Finally, it describes a successful partnership of health, justice and enforcement agencies which maximises successful treatment outcomes while ensuring community protection. ...
Toward A More Policy-Relevant National Drug Control Strategy
... the 2007 NDCS claiming that 20.9 million people need but do not receive it. In the 2008 NDCS, ONDCP claims that there are more than 20 million Americans who meet the medical definition of abuse or addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs. This means nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population over age 1 ...
... the 2007 NDCS claiming that 20.9 million people need but do not receive it. In the 2008 NDCS, ONDCP claims that there are more than 20 million Americans who meet the medical definition of abuse or addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs. This means nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population over age 1 ...
What Americans Need to Know About Marijuana
... standard before it is sold on the open market. • Research has not demonstrated that smoked marijuana is helpful as medicine.53 • A component in marijuana—THC—has been approved in pill form by the FDA. It’s called Marinol, and though it is not frequently prescribed, the U.S. supports the right of doc ...
... standard before it is sold on the open market. • Research has not demonstrated that smoked marijuana is helpful as medicine.53 • A component in marijuana—THC—has been approved in pill form by the FDA. It’s called Marinol, and though it is not frequently prescribed, the U.S. supports the right of doc ...
guyana drug information network (guydin)
... Statistics provide the means for Governments to assess and monitor the conditions, circumstances and trends of the well-being and the overall impact of public expenditures and policies. The collection of reliable and comprehensive statistics is of immense importance to decision-makers, since, it fac ...
... Statistics provide the means for Governments to assess and monitor the conditions, circumstances and trends of the well-being and the overall impact of public expenditures and policies. The collection of reliable and comprehensive statistics is of immense importance to decision-makers, since, it fac ...
MONOGRAPH 01 WHAT IS AUSTRALIA’S “DRUG BUDGET”? GOVERNMENT SPENDING IN AUSTRALIA
... our time. Our current drug policies are inadequate and governments are not getting the best returns on their investment. There are a number of reasons why: there is a lack of evidence upon which to base policies; the evidence that does exist is not necessarily analysed and used in policy decisionmak ...
... our time. Our current drug policies are inadequate and governments are not getting the best returns on their investment. There are a number of reasons why: there is a lack of evidence upon which to base policies; the evidence that does exist is not necessarily analysed and used in policy decisionmak ...
MONOGRAPH 01 WHAT IS AUSTRALIA`S “DRUG BUDGET”? THE
... our time. Our current drug policies are inadequate and governments are not getting the best returns on their investment. There are a number of reasons why: there is a lack of evidence upon which to base policies; the evidence that does exist is not necessarily analysed and used in policy decisionmak ...
... our time. Our current drug policies are inadequate and governments are not getting the best returns on their investment. There are a number of reasons why: there is a lack of evidence upon which to base policies; the evidence that does exist is not necessarily analysed and used in policy decisionmak ...
pdf 326Kb - NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
... imprisonment for drug offenders, that is, persons who have been charged with, or convicted of, an offence to which their problem drug use has contributed; offences such as, drug possession, low level dealing or property offences committed to fund drug use. Drug offenders are treated under the threat ...
... imprisonment for drug offenders, that is, persons who have been charged with, or convicted of, an offence to which their problem drug use has contributed; offences such as, drug possession, low level dealing or property offences committed to fund drug use. Drug offenders are treated under the threat ...
This PDF is a selection from a published volume from... Bureau of Economic Research Volume Title: Controlling Crime: Strategies and Tradeoffs
... related criminal offending. Imperfect treatment works. This is just as well, since this describes the treatment we have. An array of programs have developed over the last twenty years based on this evidence, and more broadly on the well-documented premise that reducing drug use leads to large reducti ...
... related criminal offending. Imperfect treatment works. This is just as well, since this describes the treatment we have. An array of programs have developed over the last twenty years based on this evidence, and more broadly on the well-documented premise that reducing drug use leads to large reducti ...
A Nation Tranquilized - FLASH: The Fordham Law Archive of
... a "neglected area" of study." The primary emphasis in drug treatment and prevention was always with the so-called "narcotic drugs" such as heroin, cocaine and marihuana. 3 For example, the United States Public Health Service hospitals at Lexington, Kentucky and Fort Worth, Texas -for years the prima ...
... a "neglected area" of study." The primary emphasis in drug treatment and prevention was always with the so-called "narcotic drugs" such as heroin, cocaine and marihuana. 3 For example, the United States Public Health Service hospitals at Lexington, Kentucky and Fort Worth, Texas -for years the prima ...
- Open University of Tanzania Repository
... above types of drug the concentration of this paper will base in heroin rather than other drugs. The reason behind this is that, heroin is a prevailing drug of abuse with high effects compared to other drugs and it is among of the used drug that need treatment measures (Msami, 2004). ...
... above types of drug the concentration of this paper will base in heroin rather than other drugs. The reason behind this is that, heroin is a prevailing drug of abuse with high effects compared to other drugs and it is among of the used drug that need treatment measures (Msami, 2004). ...
Ward Punishment Practice 21 - Victoria University of Wellington
... terms of “its intrinsic justice as a response to crime” (Duff, 2002- p19). The primary aim of punishment is to hold offenders accountable for crimes by inflicting burdens that are roughly equal in harm to those inflicted on their victims. According to retributive theorists a key relationship is the ...
... terms of “its intrinsic justice as a response to crime” (Duff, 2002- p19). The primary aim of punishment is to hold offenders accountable for crimes by inflicting burdens that are roughly equal in harm to those inflicted on their victims. According to retributive theorists a key relationship is the ...
Health Policy Reform - Legal Action Center
... incarcerated even when mandated treatment would be more appropriate and effective. This “over-incarceration” of addicted persons who instead should be in treatment wastes huge amounts of money and harms families and communities. It has a particularly harsh impact on African-Americans and Latinos, wh ...
... incarcerated even when mandated treatment would be more appropriate and effective. This “over-incarceration” of addicted persons who instead should be in treatment wastes huge amounts of money and harms families and communities. It has a particularly harsh impact on African-Americans and Latinos, wh ...
Drug trends and distribution in Illinois: A survey of drug task forces
... Bitcoin, and all product is sent by mail (Martin, 2014). Recent estimates of Silk Road place its value at $23 million annually (Martin, 2014). Like other websites, Silk Road has ratings and forums where users rate suppliers and product, and discuss ways to avoid detection by law enforcement (Martin, ...
... Bitcoin, and all product is sent by mail (Martin, 2014). Recent estimates of Silk Road place its value at $23 million annually (Martin, 2014). Like other websites, Silk Road has ratings and forums where users rate suppliers and product, and discuss ways to avoid detection by law enforcement (Martin, ...
Addressing the Development Dimensions of Drug Policy
... and to consider their diverse impacts on the health and social welfare of individuals, the environment, governance and the rule of law. The international drug control system recognizes the “health and welfare of mankind” as its overarching concern. To succeed in meeting the Sustainable Development G ...
... and to consider their diverse impacts on the health and social welfare of individuals, the environment, governance and the rule of law. The international drug control system recognizes the “health and welfare of mankind” as its overarching concern. To succeed in meeting the Sustainable Development G ...
Substance Abuse Treatment and Public Safety
... The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (SACPA), or Proposition 36, was put into effect in California in 2001 in order to reduce the use of incarceration for nonviolent offenders, reduce drug-related crime and increase public health. It requires the use of drug treatment as an alternati ...
... The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (SACPA), or Proposition 36, was put into effect in California in 2001 in order to reduce the use of incarceration for nonviolent offenders, reduce drug-related crime and increase public health. It requires the use of drug treatment as an alternati ...
race and medicalization of drug addiction
... men to make them stronger, rebellious, and less vulnerable to modern weapons; the fear was that cocaine would cause them to go on unstoppable violent crime sprees (Courtwright 2001; Musto 1999; Cohen 2006). These successful campaigns led to the ...
... men to make them stronger, rebellious, and less vulnerable to modern weapons; the fear was that cocaine would cause them to go on unstoppable violent crime sprees (Courtwright 2001; Musto 1999; Cohen 2006). These successful campaigns led to the ...
Inquiry into crystal methamphetamine (ice)
... or manufacture of illicit drugs, or the sale of precursor chemicals (including recordkeeping and reporting requirements). 34. From a legislative perspective, the response to methylamphetamine does not require a substantially different approach to that addressing other illicit drugs. There is no one ...
... or manufacture of illicit drugs, or the sale of precursor chemicals (including recordkeeping and reporting requirements). 34. From a legislative perspective, the response to methylamphetamine does not require a substantially different approach to that addressing other illicit drugs. There is no one ...
dealers, thieves, and the common determinants of drug and nondrug
... Fritsvold, 2006). Such studies provide a revealing window into the factors giving rise to specific forms of law violation. Of course, this does not imply that individuals specialize in only one form of crime but instead that people have specific preferences based at least partly on prior experience ...
... Fritsvold, 2006). Such studies provide a revealing window into the factors giving rise to specific forms of law violation. Of course, this does not imply that individuals specialize in only one form of crime but instead that people have specific preferences based at least partly on prior experience ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES IN PRISON? Harold Pollack
... and related criminal offending. Imperfect treatment works. This is just as well, since it describes the treatment we have. An array of programs have developed over the last twenty years based on this evidence base, and more broadly on the well-documented premise that reducing drug use leads to large ...
... and related criminal offending. Imperfect treatment works. This is just as well, since it describes the treatment we have. An array of programs have developed over the last twenty years based on this evidence base, and more broadly on the well-documented premise that reducing drug use leads to large ...
Draft National Drug Strategy 2016
... account of performance and image-enhancing drugs, and substances such as inhalants6. Harms from drug use impacts on Australian communities, families and individuals. This includes health harms such as injury, lung and other cancers; cardiovascular disease; liver cirrhosis; mental health problems; ro ...
... account of performance and image-enhancing drugs, and substances such as inhalants6. Harms from drug use impacts on Australian communities, families and individuals. This includes health harms such as injury, lung and other cancers; cardiovascular disease; liver cirrhosis; mental health problems; ro ...
Chapter 13: Organized Crime Chapter Outline The various
... 1. “Legits” mature out of gangs. 2. “Homeboys” alternate between legitimate jobs and drug sales. This is a majority of African-American and Latino adult gang members. 3. “Dope Fiends” stayed in the drug business in order to feed their habits. 4 “New Jacks” view illegal drug sales as their career. ...
... 1. “Legits” mature out of gangs. 2. “Homeboys” alternate between legitimate jobs and drug sales. This is a majority of African-American and Latino adult gang members. 3. “Dope Fiends” stayed in the drug business in order to feed their habits. 4 “New Jacks” view illegal drug sales as their career. ...
A Sign of Things to Come? Drug Policy Reforms in Arizona
... that do not result from addiction. The laws passed by New York, Arizona, and California set up a bright-line rule: offenders who are addicted deserve treatment, but all other offenders deserve only punishment.18 As a result, these reforms do not signal a changing sentencing landscape, but instead su ...
... that do not result from addiction. The laws passed by New York, Arizona, and California set up a bright-line rule: offenders who are addicted deserve treatment, but all other offenders deserve only punishment.18 As a result, these reforms do not signal a changing sentencing landscape, but instead su ...
Drug Prohibition: An Unnatural Disaster
... repeal prohibition so that more people will enjoy a wider variety of drugs does not speak for me nor would such a person have a sympathetic audience among a large segment of the American population. Rather, I assume arguendo that the consumption of psychoactive drugs for other than medical reasons i ...
... repeal prohibition so that more people will enjoy a wider variety of drugs does not speak for me nor would such a person have a sympathetic audience among a large segment of the American population. Rather, I assume arguendo that the consumption of psychoactive drugs for other than medical reasons i ...
drug courts - Open Society Foundations
... combine both law enforcement and individual recovery components have proved to be effective both in treating health conditions associated with drug abuse and in reducing crime; they may also prevent young drug abusers from coming into contact with the criminal culture in prison (part I.B., para 27). ...
... combine both law enforcement and individual recovery components have proved to be effective both in treating health conditions associated with drug abuse and in reducing crime; they may also prevent young drug abusers from coming into contact with the criminal culture in prison (part I.B., para 27). ...