Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-197) and index.
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The war on drugs: is the basic plan working? -- The national drug control strategy, 1996-2005 -- Legalization, decriminalization, harm reduction -- How dangerous is marijuana? -- Why doesn't the NDCS focus on underage drinking? -- Does prevention work? -- Controversial issues in treatment -- Can the supply ever be stopped -- A new model for a national drug control strategy.
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"Shows how the National Drug Control Strategy has failed its major objectives and spotlights the resistance of policy makers to consider approaches and philosophies that are innovative or controversial."--Jacket.