Drug decriminalization and legalization / Aharon W. Zorea.
| Author/creator | Zorea, Aharon W. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xvi, 295 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Health 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [245]-265), glossary and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Zorea, Aharon W. Drug decriminalization and legalization New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025 9798765110621 |
| LCCN | 2024059111 |
| ISBN | 9781440880629 hardcover |
| ISBN | 144088062X hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000252943 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF3891 .M2 Z67 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |