Title: Drugs and Society Text: Ninth Edition, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein
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Chapter 3: Drug Use, Regulation, and the Law

Social Damage from Drug Laws
This website represents a growing body of citizens whose lives have been gravely affected by the present drug policy. This group respresents convicted prisoners, their loved ones, and others who join into the belief that U.S. drug policies are unfair and unjust.
Visit the The November Coalition web site
Drug Trafficking
Supply reduction and elimination of drug trafficking are strategies aimed at decreasing substance abuse. Visit the DEA website to read about trafficking in the United States.
Prepare a one-page paper discussing sources of illicit agents, and strategies to prevent drug trafficking.
Visit the DEA web site
Drug Enforcement Agency
Visit the DEA web site entitled "Congressional Testimony and Speeches." Select two testimonials by the DEA on various drug issues. Identify what, in the DEA's view, is the main problem with drugs. What do they suggest should be done to deal with the drug problem? How do these ideas relate to what the text states or classroom discussions regarding drug abuse?
Visit the DEA web site
Raising Awareness of the Consequences of Drug Prohibition
This website is a major educational and advocacy organization and network of citizens working for reform of US drug laws and an end to prohibition, or legalization, worldwide.
Visit the Drug Reform Coordination Network (DRCNet) web site

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