Drug Decriminalization and Legalization
Bloomsbury Academic (Verlag)
978-1-4408-8062-9 (ISBN)
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Part of the Health and Medical Issues Today series, this book explores the contentious issue of decriminalizing and legalizing drugs through an accessible three-part structure. Part I provides readers with the background information they need to better understand and develop informed opinions about the topic. Chapters address the difference between decriminalization and legalization, explore the biochemistry of addiction, examine historical and contemporary decriminalization and legalization movements in the USA, and highlight international examples of decriminalization and legalization efforts. Part II delves into specific issues and controversies related to this subject, including physical and mental health consequences, the impact on crime and the criminal justice system, and the potential economic and social effects at both a local and national level. Coverage is balanced and unbiased, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. Part III features five engaging case studies that help the subject come to life for readers and illustrate concepts and issues discussed in the text. A glossary and annotated directory of resources round out the volume.
Aharon W. Zorea is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, USA.
Series Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Part I: Overview
Chapter 1: Why Criminalize Anything? Why Legalize (or Decriminalize) Anything?
Chapter 2: The Social Politics of Addiction and Policy Priorities
Chapter 3: The Story of American Drug Controls and Alternatives to Punishment and Criminalization
Chapter 4: Historical Overview of Criminalization and Decriminalization Around the World
Chapter 5: Specific Decriminalization Movements in the United States
Part II: Issues and Controversies
Chapter 6: Legalization and Physical Health Issues
Chapter 7: Legalization and Mental Health Issues
Chapter 8: Legalization and Crime
Chapter 9: Legalization and the City
Chapter 10: Legalization and the State
Part III. Scenarios
Case 1: Becky and Linda in Medford, Oregon
Case 2: Tim and Alta-Mae in Chico, California
Case 3: Jennie and Brett in Louisville, Colorado
Case 4: Michael and Alice in Anchorage, Alaska
Case 5: Tom and Juanita in Dallas, Texas
Directory of Resources
Glossary
Bibliography
Index:
About the Author:
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.7.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Health and Medical Issues Today |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Persönlichkeitsstörungen |
| Recht / Steuern ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht | |
| Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Medizinrecht | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4408-8062-X / 144088062X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4408-8062-9 / 9781440880629 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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