Collateral damage

Article Abstract:

Problems created by attempts to control the trade in illegal drugs include the effects on police forces, such as possible corruption. There has also been an erosion of civil liberties, and Latino and African Americans are more likely to be imprisoned for drug-related offenses, though users come from all groups.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, Legalization of narcotics, Narcotics legalization

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

The harm done

Article Abstract:

The damage caused by drug abuse is examined in detail. Injecting drugs can lead to infections, and there are links between crime and heroin consumption. However risks can be exaggerated.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Health aspects, Drug abuse and crime

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

Choose your poison

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the usage of illegal drugs are examined in detail. Cannabis is the most commonly consumers illegal drug, and poorer people tend to consume more drugs than the rich.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Usage, Drug addicts, Drug abusers

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Social aspects, Narcotics
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.