Controversies
in the Addictions Field Online book written by Ruth Engs:
Analyzes major drug controversies from different perspectives, including
minimum age laws, pregnancy and addiction, drug testing, and advertising
Drinking
Dilemma U.S. News and World Report article suggests alternatives
to abstinence in treating alcohol problems
DrugSense
A "drug policy reading room" with essays critical of DARE,
the drug war, and law enforcement approaches
Drug
Policy Debate The Schaffer Library for Drug Policy, which
opposes current "drug war" tactics, has compiled a list
of debate manuals that have been formulated by "pro" and
"con" organizations; includes the Drug Enforcement Administration
debate manual
DrugText
Extensive articles, books, and reports related to international drug
policies and harm reduction
Drug
Use as a Social Construct
Online book written by Peter Cohen of the Centre for Drug Research,
University of Amsterdam
Stanton
Peele Addiction Web Site
Website of controversial social psychologist who is critical of the
disease model; numerous thought-provoking articles taking an experiential
and environmental perspective to addiction
Drug
Wars
PBS Frontline series that examines the 30-year history of America's
war on drugs. Reviews this $400 billion business from the perspectives
of the "drug warriors" and buyers; includes transcripts,
as well as a teacher guide
Global
Drugs Trade
This British Broadcasting Corporation special report details the multibillion
dollar worldwide drug trade, estimating about 50 million drug users
around the world; this site covers key aspects of production, trafficking,
and use of drugs in different parts of the world
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