The United States’ drug policy has not effectively discouraged drug consumption. Targeting suppliers has not effectively deterred cartels and gangs from producing and distributing drugs. The United States could better achieve its goals by focusing on reducing the demand for illegal drugs at home by supporting drug demand reduction and creating wider access to drug treatment options for addicts.
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Read “How We Can Help the Migrant Caravan,” available here: [ Ссылка ]
Read “The Failed War on Drugs” by George P. Shultz and Pedro Aspen, available here: [ Ссылка ]
George Shultz discusses the global war on drugs in “A Real Debate About Drug Policy.” Available here: [ Ссылка ]
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Read “Losing the War on Drugs” by George P. Shultz, available here: [ Ссылка ]
Read “George P. Shultz Says We Should Decriminalize Personal-Use Drugs,” available here: [ Ссылка ]
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