About the Book

From health to family to society, this informative exploration takes an evidence-based view of all the factors involved in drug use. Applying the same objective criteria to legal and illegal substances, an argument is made that legality is not a clear measure for harm. Tackling a variety of questions, such as "Which is more harmful--Ecstasy or alcohol?""Can addiction be cured? "and" Does the "War on Drugs" have serious unintended effects that can hurt children?," this analysis equips readers with the ability to make educated decisions regarding drugs both personally and in their communities. Broadening the scope of the discussion, a framework is explored for formulating national drug policies that will minimize a myriad of harms--social, medical, criminal, financial, and environmental.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 384 pages

Publication Date: Sep. 1st, 2012

Publisher: Uit Cambridge Ltd.

ISBN-10: 1906860165

ISBN-13: 9781906860165

Series: Not Applicable

Language: English

• Categories: Addiction Disease and Health Issues