Drug decriminalization and legalization / Aharon W. Zorea.

Author/creator Zorea, Aharon W. author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.
Copyright Date©2025
Descriptionxvi, 295 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesHealth and medical issues today
Health and medical issues today. ^A795667
Contents Part I: Overview -- Chapter 1: Why Criminalize Anything? Why Legalize (or Decriminalize) Anything? -- Chapter 2: The Social Politics of Addiction and Policy Priorities -- Chapter 3: The Story of American Drug Controls and Alternatives to Punishment and Criminalization -- Chapter 4: Historical Overview of Criminalization and Decriminalization Around the World -- Chapter 5: Specific Decriminalization Movements in the United States -- Part II: Issues and Controversies -- Chapter 6: Legalization and Physical Health Issues -- Chapter 7: Legalization and Mental Health Issues -- Chapter 8: Legalization and Crime -- Chapter 9: Legalization and the City -- Chapter 10: Legalization and the State -- Part III. Scenarios -- Case 1: Becky and Linda in Medford, Oregon -- Case 2: Tim and Alta-Mae in Chico, California -- Case 3: Jennie and Brett in Louisville, Colorado -- Case 4: Michael and Alice in Anchorage, Alaska -- Case 5: Tom and Juanita in Dallas, Texas.
Abstract "This book offers an accessible introduction to the contentious issue of decriminalizing and legalizing drugs, exploring the topic from medical, economic, legal, and cultural perspectives"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [245]-265), glossary and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Zorea, Aharon W. Drug decriminalization and legalization New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025 9798765110621
LCCN 2024059111
ISBN9781440880629 hardcover
ISBN144088062X hardcover
ISBNelectronic publication
ISBNelectronic book
Standard identifier# CIPO000252943

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Joyner General Stacks KF3891 .M2 Z67 2025 ✔ Available Place Hold