Cooperation And Drug Policies In The Americas

Author : Roberto Zepeda,Jonathan D. Rosen
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780739195987

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Cooperation and Drug Policies in the Americas by Roberto Zepeda,Jonathan D. Rosen Pdf

The book examines the role of cooperation and drug policies in the Americas in the twenty-first century, focusing on the major trends and challenges. It argues that one country cannot solve drug trafficking alone—the producing, consuming, and transit countries must work together and cooperate.

Author : Beatriz Caiuby Labate,Clancy Cavnar,Thiago Rodrigues
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319290829

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Drug Policies and the Politics of Drugs in the Americas by Beatriz Caiuby Labate,Clancy Cavnar,Thiago Rodrigues Pdf

This book is a collection of studies of drug policies in several Latin American countries. The chapters analyze the specific histories of drug policies in each country, as well as related phenomena and case studies throughout the region. It presents conceptual reflections on the origins of prohibition and the “War on Drugs,” including the topic of human rights and cognitive freedom. Further, the collection reflects on the pioneering role of some Latin American countries in changing paradigms of international drug policy. Each case study provides an analysis of where each state is now in terms of policy reform within the context of its history and current socio-political circumstances. Concurrently, local movements, initiatives, and backlash against the reformist debate within the hemisphere are examined. The recent changes regarding the regulation of marijuana in the United States and their possible impact on Latin America are also addressed. This work is an important, up-to-date and well-researched reference for all who are interested in drug policy from a Latin American perspective.

Author : Jurg Gerber,Eric L. Jensen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135689575

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Drug War American Style by Jurg Gerber,Eric L. Jensen Pdf

This collection of scholarly essays discusses the internationalization of American drug policy from a variety of perspectives and features articles on Hong Kong, Britain, Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Latin America, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Author : Elizabeth Joyce,Carlos Malamud
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349260478

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Latin America and the Multinational Drug Trade by Elizabeth Joyce,Carlos Malamud Pdf

In some Latin American countries, traffickers equipped with vast resources have corrupted individuals in every aspect of public life, compromising the integrity of entire national institutions - the political system and the judiciary, the military, the police, and banking and financial systems. Moreover, Latin America, like Europe and the USA, has a drug consumption problem. Yet, drug control in Latin America is beset with contradictions. For some Latin Americans, illicit drug production in the form of coca cultivation is a traditional way of life, and has often been an economic bulwark against destitution. Attempts to control the drug trade, while absorbing vast resources, have been largely ineffectual and have had dramatic and unintended consequences. This book analyses the profound consequences that the illicit drug trade has for millions of Latin Americans, and what they imply for domestic policy and for international cooperation. Latin America and the Multinational Drug Trade is essential reading for students of Latin America, politics, international relations, security studies, foreign policy, economic development, criminology and law, and for anyone interested in the politics and economics of the global illicit drug trade.

Author : Peter H Smith
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1992-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : UCSD:31822015422892

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Drug Policy In The Americas by Peter H Smith Pdf

In this assessment of national and regional drug policies, the contributors analyze the magnitude and structure of the illicit drug market, the impact of the "war on drugs", the utility of therapy and treatment and the implications of legalization.

Author : H. Richard Friman
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 080143274X

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NarcoDiplomacy by H. Richard Friman Pdf

If illicit drug trafficking is a global problem, why won't other nations comply with the drug control agenda of the United States? NarcoDiplomacy departs from traditional responses to this question, which have held that compliance with the American agenda has been beyond the capacity of key countries. By focusing on Germany and Japan, touted as two of the strongest allies of the United States in drug control efforts, H. Richard Friman exposes the flaws in capacity arguments and the policies based on them. Drawing on sources ranging from previously unknown Imperial German archives to interviews with policy makers and law enforcement officials, Friman offers a thorough analysis of bilateral and multilateral relations. He traces their evolution from international opium control efforts of the early 1900s through disputes over cocaine and money laundering during the Reagan and Bush antidrug campaigns. His work reveals that, although the internal logic of the U.S. posture was sound, American policy makers failed to recognize the nature of German and Japanese cooperation and defection, or to identify which aspects of capacity were at issue. The resulting policy, Friman contends, actually undermined German and Japanese compliance with the American agenda. Extending this analysis to Latin America, NarcoDiplomacy explores the ramifications of Friman's findings for the future of U.S. drug control policy.

Author : Inter-American Commission on Drug Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041486163

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United States Drug Policy Toward Latin America by Inter-American Commission on Drug Policy Pdf

Author : Bruce Michael Bagley
Publisher : University of Miami, North/South Center Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016296670

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Drug Trafficking in the Americas by Bruce Michael Bagley Pdf

Drug Trafficking in the Americas analyses the political economy of drug trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean and its effects on US-Latin American relations. This volume comprises a compilation of recent research done by Latin American and US scholars and other experts. With a multidisciplinary approach, these studies expand existing social science literature in the area. Special attention is given to US drug policy with respect to Latin America as well as multilateral efforts at drug control. Case studies are presented on specific countries and regions, including Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Central America and the Caribbean.

Author : Western Hemisphere Drug Poli Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798576079582

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Report of the WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG POLICY COMMISSION by Western Hemisphere Drug Poli Commission Pdf

On behalf of the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission, and pursuant to Public Law114-323, we are pleased to submit the following report with our review of US foreign policy inthe Americas to reduce the flow of illicit drugs and the damage associated with drug trafficking.Our recommendations provide a roadmap for cost-effective, evidence-based drug controlpolicies that will address their fundamental objective: reducing the number of American liveslost to drugabuse.Drug trafficking is a complex, constantly evolving threat that requires a comprehensive butflexible approach. We believe our recommendations will enable the US government toimplement a long-term, inter-agency strategy that can be adapted to the needs of our LatinAmerican partners. It also provides for an evidence-based approach based on relevantindicators and periodic assessments.Over the past year and a half, the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy (WHDPC) has heldmeetings and workshops with US officials, foreign diplomats, and independent experts in thefields of drug control and foreign assistance. Commissioners and staff members also traveledto Colombia, Mexico, and Central America to assess US policies in the field.The findings and recommendations in this report have been agreed to unanimously by the eightMembers of the Commission. We call on Congress and the President to consider this reportfully and take action to address the ongoing tragedy of illegal drug abuse and trafficking

Author : Committee for the Substance Abuse Coverage Study,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309043964

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Treating Drug Problems: by Committee for the Substance Abuse Coverage Study,Institute of Medicine Pdf

Treating Drug Problems, Volume 2 presents a wealth of incisive and accessible information on the issue of drug abuse and treatment in America. Several papers lay bare the relationship between drug treatment and other aspects of drug policy, including a powerful overview of twentieth century narcotics use in America and a unique account of how the federal government has built and managed the drug treatment system from the 1960s to the present. Two papers focus on the criminal justice system. The remaining papers focus on Employer policies and practices toward illegal drugs. Patterns and cycles of cocaine use in subcultures and the popular culture. Drug treatment from a marketing, supply-and-demand perspective, including an analysis of policy options. Treating Drug Problems, Volume 2 provides important information to policy makers and administrators, drug treatment specialists, and researchers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Drinking of alcoholic beverages
ISBN : PURD:32754070183391

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Promising Strategies to Reduce Substance Abuse by Anonim Pdf

Author : Coletta Youngers,Eileen Rosin
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1588262545

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Drugs and Democracy in Latin America by Coletta Youngers,Eileen Rosin Pdf

While the U.S. has failed to reduce the supply of cocaine and heroin entering its borders, it has, however, succeeded in generating widespread, often profoundly damaging, consequences on democracy and human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Author : Kathleen Frydl
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107013902

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The Drug Wars in America, 1940-1973 by Kathleen Frydl Pdf

Examines how and why the US government went from regulating illicit drug traffic and consumption to declaring war on both.

Author : Office of the Surgeon General,U.s. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1974580628

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Facing Addiction in America by Office of the Surgeon General,U.s. Department of Health and Human Services Pdf

All across the United States, individuals, families, communities, and health care systems are struggling to cope with substance use, misuse, and substance use disorders. Substance misuse and substance use disorders have devastating effects, disrupt the future plans of too many young people, and all too often, end lives prematurely and tragically. Substance misuse is a major public health challenge and a priority for our nation to address. The effects of substance use are cumulative and costly for our society, placing burdens on workplaces, the health care system, families, states, and communities. The Report discusses opportunities to bring substance use disorder treatment and mainstream health care systems into alignment so that they can address a person's overall health, rather than a substance misuse or a physical health condition alone or in isolation. It also provides suggestions and recommendations for action that everyone-individuals, families, community leaders, law enforcement, health care professionals, policymakers, and researchers-can take to prevent substance misuse and reduce its consequences.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789004440494

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Drug Policies and Development by Anonim Pdf

The 12th volume of International Development Policy explores the relationship between international drug policy and development goals, both current and within a historical perspective. Contributions address the drugs and development nexus from a range of critical viewpoints, highlighting gaps and contradictions, as well as exploring strategies and opportunities for enhanced linkages between drug control and development programming. Criminalisation and coercive law enforcement-based responses in international and national level drug control are shown to undermine peace, security and development objectives. Contributors include: Kenza Afsahi, Damon Barrett, David Bewley-Taylor, Daniel Brombacher, Julia Buxton, Mary Chinery-Hesse, John Collins, Joanne Csete, Sarah David, Ann Fordham, Corina Giacomello, Martin Jelsma, Sylvia Kay, Diederik Lohman, David Mansfield, José Ramos-Horta, Tuesday Reitano, Andrew Scheibe, Shaun Shelly, Khalid Tinasti, and Anna Versfeld.