European Drug Policies

Author : Renaud Colson,Henri Bergeron
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317426943

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European Drug Policies by Renaud Colson,Henri Bergeron Pdf

The drug control regime established by the international community has not succeeded in curbing either the demand for, or the offer of, narcotics. But, despite a series of developments in the Americas – including the legalisation of cannabis in Uruguay and in several states in the United States of America – there is still little support in Europe for repealing drug-prohibition laws. Nevertheless, a gradual policy convergence reveals the emergence of a European model favouring public-health strategies over a strictly penal approach to combatting drugs, while growing transnational support for legalisation indicates the persistence of an alternative paradigm for drug policy. This book examines the various influences on drug policies in Europe, as grassroots movements, NGO networks, private foundations and academic research centres increasingly confront the prevailing discourses of drug prohibition. Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach and bringing together legal scholars, social scientists and practitioners, it provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of drug policy reform in Europe.

Author : Nicholas Dorn,Jorgen Jepsen,Ernesto Savona,A.P. Thirlwall
Publisher : Springer
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-06-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349246199

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European Drug Policies and Enforcement by Nicholas Dorn,Jorgen Jepsen,Ernesto Savona,A.P. Thirlwall Pdf

Drug problems present sharp challenges for policing and democracy in the European Union. Harmonisation of anti-trafficking measures contrasts with diversity of local policies on drug users. 'Open drug scenes' trigger innovative but often volatile responses. This collection presents vivid experiences of drug policy-making at city, regional and higher levels. For the future, beyond 1996, EU 'confederal' and 'intergovernmental' scenarios have distinct implications for drugs. Finally, international dimensions are explored - drug control through money laundering countermeasures, trade and development policies, security and EU enlargement.

Author : C. Chatwin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230306837

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Drug Policy Harmonization and the European Union by C. Chatwin Pdf

Exploring the illegal drug issue in international context, this book looks at why harmonization has not already taken place at the European level. It considers the desirability and viability of harmonization, examines the conflict between repressive and liberal drug policies and applies a multi-level governance lens to the issue.

Author : Georges Estievenart
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995-02-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 0792333365

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Policies and Strategies to Combat Drugs in Europe by Georges Estievenart Pdf

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Author : Susan C. Boyd,Connie I. Carter,Donald MacPherson
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19T00:00:00Z
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781552668627

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More Harm Than Good by Susan C. Boyd,Connie I. Carter,Donald MacPherson Pdf

In More Harm Than Good, Carter, Boyd and MacPherson take a critical look at the current state of Canadian drug policy and raise key questions about the effects of Canada’s increasing involvement in and commitment to the “war on drugs.” A primer on Canadian drug policy, the analysis in More Harm Than Good is shaped by critical sociology and feminist perspectives on drugs and incorporates insights not only from individuals who are on the front lines of drug policy in Canada — treatment and service workers — but also from those who live with the consequences of that policy on a daily basis — people who use criminalized drugs. Finally, the authors propose realistic alternatives to today’s failed policy approach. “Your book really expanded thinking and understanding and had a big influence on students critical and reflective thought. Readings sparked rich conversations about their own hopes and wishes for the field, broader social and political responses and the impact on youth and families affected by substances.” - Stephanie McCune, University of Victoria Please note: an error occurred with the printing of this book, and one of the sidebars was not printed. It is available to download here. We sincerely apologize for this oversight.

Author : Hans-Jörg Albrecht,A. M. van Kalmthout
Publisher : Eigenverlag Max-Planck-Institut
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Drogue, Lutte contre la - Europe - Congrès
ISBN : 3922498469

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Drug Policies in Western Europe by Hans-Jörg Albrecht,A. M. van Kalmthout Pdf

National reports from many Western European Countries cover a variety of drug related topics in order to draw a realistic picture of available options to respond to drugs as well as different views of assessing and evaluating drug problems. The reports deal with topics such as the current state of criminal law provisions, procedural aspects of drug law enforcement, the role of private physicians in prescribing drugs, support and maintenance programs for drug addicts, the performance of the criminal justice system in the field of drug offences as well as current trends towards reforms of criminal law, especially legislation of drugs.

Author : Tim Boekhout van Solinge
Publisher : Boom Koninklijke Uitgevers
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : 9054545186

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Dealing with Drugs in Europe by Tim Boekhout van Solinge Pdf

Mind-altering drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin and others are illegal in many parts of the world, but distinct approaches for dealing with the question of illegal drug use have been developed country by country. In this book Tim Boekhout van Solinge describes the different approaches that have been adopted to dealing with the problem, with particular reference to the experience of France, the Netherlands and Sweden. He explores the justifications and rationalizations for the divergent, often contradictory attitudes and systems that have been developed, and concludes that differing national cultural traditions for handling social problems have greatly influenced the ways in which illicit drug use have been dealt with.

Author : Nicholas Dorn
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Law
ISBN : 9041110585

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Regulating European Drug Problems by Nicholas Dorn Pdf

Throughout Europe - from town halls and regional governments, through national Parliaments and ministries, to the high institutions of the European Union - there runs a vigorous debate on organised crime, municipal safety and private conduct. Drug problems and what to do about them often occupy center-stage at these debates. Throughout the 1990s the focus of legal attention has been primarily on the criminal law. New criminal offenses have been created, partly in response to influences 'from above' (from international and European agreements) and partly in response to pressure 'from below' (concerns of citizens at national and sub-national levels). But although criminal law certainly is important as far as the development of drug controls is concerned, it is by no means the whole story. There is a parallel history, a regulatory one, consisting of the increasing use of administrative measures, some of which are directly concerned with drugs while others are more general but equally applicable. These responses, together with civil law, variously function as adjuncts to criminal law or as alternatives to it, in relation to drug trafficking at European and national levels, drug-related public nuisance as it concerns citizens at municipal level, and drug users. After charting existing measures in the legal orders of Member states and of the Community, Regulating European Drug Problems looks at prospects for administrative drug controls after Amsterdam - in the context of the development of the Single Market, cooperation against crime and insecurity, subsidiarity, and human rights. At a practical level, the study offers provocative ideas to policy-makers and administrators working at the intersection of city-level, national, and European responses to drugs. For scholars and students, the book offers comparative legal research and European synthesis, and forges new links between fields of law, suppresion of organised crime, and economic and social regulation.

Author : Vincenzo Ruggiero,Nigel South
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781134213382

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Eurodrugs by Vincenzo Ruggiero,Nigel South Pdf

First Published in 1995. This book is concerned with the topical and important subject of drug use, within the equally topical and important context of the changes occurring within European societies. The chapters in this book chart and discuss the growth of drug use in Europe (particularly use of heroin and more recently cocaine) and relate such changes to socio-cultural and political shifts.

Author : European Society on Social Drug Research. International Conference
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : IND:30000100579881

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European Studies on Drugs and Drug Policy by European Society on Social Drug Research. International Conference Pdf

Author : Tamyko Ysa,Joan Colom,Adrià Albareda,Anna Ramon,Marina Carrión,Lidia Segura
Publisher : Governance of Addictive Substa
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198703303

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Governance of Addictions by Tamyko Ysa,Joan Colom,Adrià Albareda,Anna Ramon,Marina Carrión,Lidia Segura Pdf

Analyzes the multidisciplinary research which has been used as a framework for understanding how governments formulate and implement addiction policies in 27 European Union member states plus Norway, looking in detail at four substances: heroin, cannabis, alcohol and tobacco.

Author : Gary R. Potter,Jane Fountain,Dirk J. Korf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3958534597

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Place, Space and Time in European Drug Use, Markets and Policy by Gary R. Potter,Jane Fountain,Dirk J. Korf Pdf

Author : Carla Rossi,Susanna Conti
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789815079258

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Evaluating the impact of Laws Regulating Illicit Drugs on Health and Society by Carla Rossi,Susanna Conti Pdf

Evaluating the impact of Laws Regulating Illicit Drugs on Health and Society serves as an informative reference for social science researchers and policymakers on the science behind drug regulation. The book presents contributions from many leading researchers in drug law and policy evaluation. The 12 chapters highlight scientific evidence from a diverse range of international projects on evaluation of different illicit drug laws. Each contribution takes policies into account while also using methodological tools and relevant data sets. For a priori evaluation, the modern leximetric approach is applied to compare different drug laws. For posterior evaluation the analysis of social and health outcomes, using standard and new indicators are presented, discussed and applied. Next, the book covers the use of drug market estimation methods in policy research. Specific new indicators allowing the evaluation of interventions such as harm reduction and prevention are presented and analysed using international research data. The book concludes with a summary of the links of illegal drug market gains with corruption, and its consequences. Evaluating the impact of Laws Regulating Illicit Drugs on Health and Society gives readers a unique, evidence-based perspective on the relationship between drugs, laws, policy and socioeconomic conditions. Key Features Features 12 contributions from international experts on drug legislation and social science Demonstrates evidence-based evaluation of drug laws and policies Highlights Leximetric and forecast methods applied to illicit drug laws with examples Highlights the use of standard and new socioeconomic indicators to evaluate drug laws and policies Informs readers about different policy approaches to drug regulation and their consequences Summarizes the links of illegal drug markets with corruption Provides detailed references for further reading

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: European Union Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0108475662

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The EU drugs strategy by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: European Union Committee Pdf

In 2008, an estimated 34billion euros was spent on the drugs problem in the EU. Much more needs to be done - and must be done - in the battle against the EU's drugs problem. The EU must be more effective in its fight against drugs trafficking, and should call on Member States to be more ready to learn from each other's experiences and to encourage cross-border dialogue between their local governments and cities. Following a six month-long inquiry, the Committee agree that the Member States should, as now, retain responsibility for their own drugs policies. They recommend that the new EU Strategy should concentrate on three key areas. Firstly, co-ordination, through Europol, of the fight against drug trafficking ensuring that any new measures actually reduce the supply of drugs and do not merely move trafficking elsewhere. Secondly, improvement of the collection, analysis, evaluation and distribution of information by the European Monitoring Centre. Thirdly, reliance on the EU's public health obligations and use of public health duties to encourage Member States to devote more resources to harm reduction and to engage in dispassionate and evidence-based discussions on how best to treat the possession and use of drugs. The Committee believes that the creation of a new drugs strategy, lasting until 2020, should provide the perfect platform for a wider and better informed public debate on different Member States' policies and approaches

Author : Anne Line Bretteville-Jensen,Claudia Costa Storti,Thomas Kattau,Sania Mikulic,Fatima Trigueiros,Fivos Papamalis,Laura Piscociu,Sergey Tsarev
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Public expenditure on supply reduction policies by Anne Line Bretteville-Jensen,Claudia Costa Storti,Thomas Kattau,Sania Mikulic,Fatima Trigueiros,Fivos Papamalis,Laura Piscociu,Sergey Tsarev Pdf

Supply reduction is often the main approach used for addressing the illicit drug problem. – Pompidou Group Evaluating drug policy is an integral part of a cost-efficient approach to tackle illicit drugs. This report takes a first step towards a systematic analysis, by examining a set of representative attempts to estimate public expenditure on supply reduction interventions. It proposes a common set of definitions, aiming to establish a common basis for understanding this topic and facilitating comparability in three main dimensions: time, policy and countries. Although it is mainly confined to supply reduction expenditures, in order to set the context, it describes the proportion that total drugrelated expenditure represents of national public spending and presents the balance between demand and supply reduction spending for a number of European countries. Finally, with the aim of facilitating and promoting future empirical expenditure studies and of setting the ground for the development of good practices, relevant data sources and methodologies applied are listed and discussed and examples of sectorial models of public spending are selectively provided.