Drugs in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law [3 volumes]

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Reference, Government, Public Policy
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Author: Nancy E. Marion, Willard M. Oliver ISBN: 9781610695961
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: December 16, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author: Nancy E. Marion, Willard M. Oliver
ISBN: 9781610695961
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: December 16, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

Containing more than 450 entries, this easy-to-read encyclopedia provides concise information about the history of and recent trends in drug use and drug abuse in the United States—a societal problem with an estimated cost of $559 billion a year.

• Contains more than 450 detailed entries on topics ranging from drugs themselves—such as alcohol, codeine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamines—to key individuals like Harry Anslinger to organizations such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• Covers the latest developments in U.S. policies and public attitudes toward drugs and drug use

• Provides citations with each entry to guide users to other valuable research resources

• Features carefully selected primary documents—including excerpts from important laws, policies, and campaigns—that have shaped American drug policy over the decades

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Containing more than 450 entries, this easy-to-read encyclopedia provides concise information about the history of and recent trends in drug use and drug abuse in the United States—a societal problem with an estimated cost of $559 billion a year.

• Contains more than 450 detailed entries on topics ranging from drugs themselves—such as alcohol, codeine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamines—to key individuals like Harry Anslinger to organizations such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• Covers the latest developments in U.S. policies and public attitudes toward drugs and drug use

• Provides citations with each entry to guide users to other valuable research resources

• Features carefully selected primary documents—including excerpts from important laws, policies, and campaigns—that have shaped American drug policy over the decades

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