Drug Addiction Human Rights And Criminal Justice

Author : Dr. Ashok Kumar
Publisher : K.K. Publications
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Drug Addiction, Human Rights and Criminal Justice The book is written by the author to provide the relevant materials to the students because the students were facing a lot of problems in this regard. Drug abuse and drug addiction have become alarming problem all over the world. India has also been a victim of it for more than many decades. It is actually a curse on mankind. It has crippled or crippling life in several states and countries and is also causing economic breakdown leading to paralyzing the social and economic fabric of the society. It is like a cancer disease which is destroying the life of people. It has also taken the lives of a billion people. This book is divided into eleventh chapters. The first Chapter is related to Historical Perspective of Drug Abuse and Addiction.” In this chapter, an attempt has been made to give the detail of the history of drug addiction at the global level and national level. The Second Chapter is concerned to the “Meaning and Definition of Drug Abuse and Addiction”. An attempt has been made to analyze and understand the meaning and definition of drug abuse and addiction in detail. The Third Chapter deals with the “Kinds and Classification of Drug Addiction”. The Chapter Fourth is concerned “Methods and Effects of Drug Addiction” and an attempt has been made to find out the possible methods of taking the drugs. In addition, the Effects and the Consequences of drugs addiction are also discussed. Chapter Fifth is concerned with “Responsible Factors of Drug Addiction.” In the Sixth Chapter, “The Problem of Drug Addiction in Punjab and the Other States” is discussed. Special emphasis has been made regarding the Punjab, and Eastern States. The Seventh Chapter is devoted to “Drug Addiction and Human Rights” and an attempt has been made to clarify the concept of Human Rights and Violation of Human Rights by Enforcement Agencies and Governments of the Countries. The Eighth Chapter deals with “Drug Addiction and Laws” and it covers the critical appraisal of various anti-drugs laws passed by Parliament from time to time including the NDPS Act, 1988. Chapter Ninth is concerned with “Drug Addiction the International Conventions”. The Tenth Chapter is related to the “Drug Addiction and Judiciary”. The Eleventh Chapter deals with the “Prevention and Control of Drug Addiction”. At last, some sources of information are also duly recorded in this book.

Author : Ashok Kumar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : 8178441705

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Author : Melissa L. Bone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781315310190

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Human Rights and Drug Control by Melissa L. Bone Pdf

This book uses a human rights perspective – developed philosophically, politically and legally – to change the way in which we think about drug control issues. The prohibitionist approach towards tackling the ‘drugs problem’ is not working. The laws and mentality that see drugs as the problem and tries to fight them, makes the ‘drugs problem’ worse. While the law is the best-placed mechanism to regulate our actions in relation to particular drugs, this book argues against the stranglehold of the criminal law, and instead presents a human rights perspective to change the way we think about drug control issues. Part I develops a conceptual framework for human rights in the context of drug control – philosophically, politically and legally – and applies this to the domestic (UK) and international drug control system. Part II focuses on case law to illustrate both the potential and the limitations of successfully applying this unique perspective in practice. The conclusion points towards a bottom-up process for drug policy which is capable of reconfiguring the mentality of prohibition. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of human rights, criminal law, criminology, politics and socio-legal studies.

Author : Sarina Mohamed
Publisher : The University of Malaya Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789831009819

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Drug Abuse and Human Rights: Cases and Commentaries (UM Press) by Sarina Mohamed Pdf

This is a groundbreaking book that offers key stakeholders, policy makers and professionals a much needed resource to understand the need to provide effective and humane treatment of drug users with drug addiction problems (drug dependants) who fall within the criminal justice system in Malaysia. This book begins with a narrative description of the historical evolution of drug abuse in Malaysia: beginning from the opium trade in the 18th century, with the exodus of the Chinese immigrants to Southeast Asia and Malaysia as labourers in the late 19th century which brought along the problem of opium addiction to the Malay Peninsula, to the 1970s which saw a transitional change from opium addiction to heroin and the rise in amphetamine-type-stimulant (ATS) abuse in Malaysia as the 21st century drug problem. It then provides an overview of Malaysia’s prohibition approach by waging the rhetorical War on Drugs, including the development of Malaysia’s punitive drug laws and the recent paradigm shift towards a more rehabilitative approach in drug treatment. Over the years, a considerable number of High Court cases have challenged the legality of the detention of drug dependants for treatment at Puspen via a court-mandated order. This book further presents a commentary that is founded upon the legal challenges brought about by such unlawful detention, illustrated by judicial decisions of Malaysian judges regarding the constitutional rights of the drug dependants enshrined under Article 5 of the Federal Constitution.

Author : Saul Takahashi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509901128

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Human Rights and Drug Control by Saul Takahashi Pdf

It has become almost accepted knowledge within international policy circles that efforts against drug trafficking and drug abuse violate human rights, and that the entire international drug control regime needs to be changed (or even discarded altogether) to adopt a more 'rights respecting' approach. Though this view has been promoted by many prominent figures and organisations, the author of this book uses his expertise in both human rights and drug control to show that the arguments advanced in this area do not stand close scrutiny. The arguments are in fact based on selective and questionable interpretations of international human rights standards, and on a general notion – more and more clearly stated – that there is a human right to take drugs, and that any effort to combat drug abuse by definition violates this right. There is no such right in international law, and the author objects to the misuse of human rights language as a marketing tool to bring about a 'back door' legalisation of drugs. Human rights issues must be addressed, but that in no way means that the international drug control regime must be discarded, or that efforts against drugs must be stopped.

Author : Damon Barrett,Rick Lines
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781003829607

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Towards Drug Policy Justice by Damon Barrett,Rick Lines Pdf

Taking the shifting global drug policy terrain as a starting point, this collection moves beyond debates about whether to reform drug policies to a focus on delivering ‘drug policy justice’ – repairing the damage caused by the war on drugs as a component of reform efforts and safeguarding against future harms in legal markets. This book brings together some of the leading international thinkers and advocates on harm reduction and drug policy to introduce key questions in contemporary drug policy. Across five themes, and with contributions from different regions and disciplines, it explores ethical, legal, empirical and historical perspectives on delivering ‘drug policy justice’ from supply through to use. Essays cover a wide range of issues, from the effects of COVID on drug policy to securing economic and environmental justice, and from human rights in Asian drug policy to questions of race and equity in cannabis reforms, providing diverse insights on both prominent and overlooked drug policy challenges. Towards Drug Policy Justice is a benchmark text for scholars, students, advocates and policymakers as the book explores new models of global drug policy reform.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Psychology
ISBN : PURD:32754077981193

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Harm Reduction Or Harm Maintenance by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063577634

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Measuring the Effectiveness of Drug Addiction Treatment by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources Pdf

Author : Sarah Morton,Carine Mutatayi,Kristín I. Pálsdóttir,Nadia Robles Soto,Cristiana Vale Pires
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287192264

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Implementing a gender approach in drug policies: prevention, treatment and criminal justice by Sarah Morton,Carine Mutatayi,Kristín I. Pálsdóttir,Nadia Robles Soto,Cristiana Vale Pires Pdf

Integrating gender into all aspects of drug policy, including the criminal justice system. In its efforts to place human rights at the heart of drug policies, the Pompidou Group has decided to pursue further the work already undertaken towards integrating a gender dimension into drug policy by developing a handbook covering different drug policy areas. It seeks to promote gender sensitivity in drug responses as essential leverage to reduce health inequities and to respect human rights, especially the rights to diversity and dignity for women, men and non-binary people. The publication begins with an overview of epidemiological evidence on gender-based differences in drug use and related consequences. The handbook aims at providing policy makers and practitioners in the drug field with evidence-based and operational recommendations to develop and implement policies and interventions that better integrate specific gender needs (gender-sensitive approach) and support more gender equity (gender-transformative approach) for people concerned with the provision of drug-related prevention and care (risk and harm reduction, treatment, reintegration), including in the criminal justice system. Faithful to the Pompidou Group’s objective of ensuring a link between research, policy and practice, this handbook first explores theoretical views about gender and drug policy, draws on available scientific knowledge and presents recommendations and examples for practice. It is based on extensive debate and a consensus of experts from 13 countries and various professional backgrounds, for cross-cultural relevance.

Author : James A. Inciardi,Carl D. Chambers
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1974-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 080390200X

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Drugs and Criminal Justice by James A. Inciardi,Carl D. Chambers Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309439121

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Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms Pdf

Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the most highly stigmatized health conditions in the United States, and they remain barriers to full participation in society in areas as basic as education, housing, and employment. Improving the lives of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is considered a major turning point in America's efforts to improve behavioral healthcare. It ushered in an era of optimism and hope and laid the groundwork for the consumer movement and new models of recovery. The consumer movement gave voice to people with mental and substance use disorders and brought their perspectives and experience into national discussions about mental health. However over the same 50-year period, positive change in American public attitudes and beliefs about mental and substance use disorders has lagged behind these advances. Stigma is a complex social phenomenon based on a relationship between an attribute and a stereotype that assigns undesirable labels, qualities, and behaviors to a person with that attribute. Labeled individuals are then socially devalued, which leads to inequality and discrimination. This report contributes to national efforts to understand and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to stigma and discrimination. Changing stigma in a lasting way will require coordinated efforts, which are based on the best possible evidence, supported at the national level with multiyear funding, and planned and implemented by an effective coalition of representative stakeholders. Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services. It offers a set of conclusions and recommendations about successful stigma change strategies and the research needed to inform and evaluate these efforts in the United States.

Author : David A. J. Richards
Publisher : Rl Innactive Titles
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015008619127

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Sex, Drugs, Death and the Law by David A. J. Richards Pdf

Among the most commonly argued legal questions are those involving 'victimless' crimes consensual adult sexual relations (including homosexuality and prostitution), the use of drugs, and the right to die. How can they be distinguished from proper crimes, and how can we, as citizens, judge the complex moral and legal issues that such questions entail? David Richards, a teacher of law in the areas of constitutional and criminal law, and a moral and legal philosopher concerned with the investigation of legal concepts, applies an interdisciplinary approach to the question of overcriminalization, he draws on legal and philosophical arguments and links the subject to history, psychology, social science, and literature. To demonstrate how gross and unjust overcriminalization has developed, Professor Richards explores basic assumptions that often underlie the common American sense of proper criminalization.

Author : Douglas N. Husak
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1992-07-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521427274

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Drugs and Rights by Douglas N. Husak Pdf

This book was the first serious work to address the question whether adults have the right to use drugs for recreational purposes.

Author : Melissa Bone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Civil rights
ISBN : 1138224022

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How Can Human Rights Provide a New Perspective on Drug Control? by Melissa Bone Pdf

Challenging the moral hegemony of the prohibitionist logic of the global drug regime, this book explores the human rights of individuals to consume psychoactive drugs. The current approach towards tackling the so-called ¿drugs problem¿ is not working. By viewing drugs as the problem and trying to fight them, the situation gets worse. Accordingly, this book operates on the premise that psychoactive use has always occurred and will always occur in societies. While the law is the best placed mechanism to regulate our actions relating to certain psychoactives, the book argues against the stranglehold of the criminal law, in favour of a human rights based approach; one which is designed to reflect and respond to the human condition. The book is divided into two parts. Part I comprehensively examines the value of ¿human rights¿ on a philosophical, political, legal and institutional basis, in order to elicit their capacity to provide a new perspective on drug control. This human rights perspective is then applied in Part II of the book, which employs the rights to health and religion as conceptual starting points to demonstrate how human rights might improve the drug control framework, and how the lens of human rights can point to different ways of regulating drug consumption. Analysing both UK and international case law, this book develops unique regulatory ideas and insights which better respond to the complexity of human drug use.

Author : Norman S. Miller
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 008092476X

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Principles of Addictions and the Law by Norman S. Miller Pdf

The book includes an examination of sources of law important to addiction and its treatment. The foundations for forensic work in professional legal testimony is explored (e.g., legal system, case law precedent, statutes governing addictions, civil and criminal procedures). The science of addiction is featured including the biology of addiction, addiction as a brain disease, responsibility vs. loss of control, development of addictions, and the role of genetics and environment. Drug testing, its uses with forensic populations, what the tests show and do not show, controversies in using tests in the general population also receives extensive treatment. Addiction and mental illness in forensic populations is highlighted for addiction treatment and continuing care. Case studies and landmark cases illustrate the role of alcohol, drug use, and addictions in legal decisions. Focused primarily on alcohol and drug addictions Case studies and landmark cases are included to illustrate the role of alcohol/drugs in legal decisions (e.g., the Exxon Valdez case) Brief overview of legal system and drug courts will be useful to clinicans, lawyers, administrators, and other professionals