Dealing with Drugs: Consequences of Government ControlRonald Hamowy The authors provide research about major aspects of drug policy, including the sources of addiction; long-term effects of controlled use; the economic nature of the illegal drug market and the costs of current enforcement policies; drug-related crime; and the toxicity and medicinal use of illicit drugs. |
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Illicit Drugs and Government Control | 1 |
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American Legislative Control Over Opium and Opiates | 43 |
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