Drugs in American Society [3 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law free ebook download.

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Author(s):	Nancy E. Marion

Date:	2021	Format:	pdf	Language:	English	ISBN/ASIN:	161069595X
Pages:	1163	OCR:		Quality:		ISBN13:
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Containing more than 450 entries, this easy-to-read encyclopedia provides concise information about the history of and recent trends in drug use and drug abuse in the United Statesa societal problem with an estimated cost of $559 billion a year.
Despite decades of effort and billions of dollars spent to combat the problem, illicit drug use in the United States is still rampant and shows no sign of abating. Covering illegal drugs ranging from marijuana and LSD to cocaine and crystal meth, this authoritative reference work examines patterns of drug use in American history, as well as drug control and interdiction efforts from the nineteenth century to the present.
This encyclopedia provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the various aspects of the American drug problem, including the drugs themselves, the actions taken in attempts to curb or stop the drug trade, the efforts at intervention and treatment of those individuals affected by drug use, and the cultural and economic effects of drug use in the United States. More than 450 entries descriptively analyze and summarize key terms, trends, concepts, and people that are vital to the study of drugs and drug abuse, providing readers of all ages and backgrounds with invaluable information on domestic and international drug trafficking and use. The set provides special coverage of shifting societal and legislative perspectives on marijuana, as evidenced by Colorado and Washington legalizing marijuana with the 2012 elections.

Contains more than 450 detailed entries on topics ranging from drugs themselvessuch as alcohol, codeine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetaminesto key individuals like Harry Anslinger to organizations such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Covers the latest developments in U.S. policies and public attitudes toward drugs and drug use
Provides citations with each entry to guide users to other valuable research resources
Features carefully selected primary documentsincluding excerpts from important laws, policies, and campaignsthat have shaped American drug policy over the decades

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