Brief History of Prohibition and Treatment Solutions for Substance Abusers

• NCJ Number: 248226
• Journal: International Journal of Criminology and Sociology Volume: 3 Dated: 2014 Pages: 186-199
• Author(s): David F. Duncan; Thomas Nicholson; John B. White; Gregory Ells-Griffith
• Date Published: 2014
• Length: 14 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article discusses the "War on Drugs."

Abstract

The predominant policy of prohibition (i.e. "War on Drugs") emerged in the early 20th century. It has been expanded on since that time to become the primary thrust of drug policy in almost every nation today. The authors will examine how this came about and the ways in which it has contributed to the maltreatment of substance abuse disorders. (Published abstract)