@article{ref1,
title="Alternatives to U.S. drug policy",
journal="Journal of Primary Prevention",
year="1997",
author="Dellon, ES and Lewis, D. C. and Gear, CA",
volume="17",
number="4",
pages="383-406",
abstract="The current United States drug policy is not succeeding; it neither significantly reduces the supply nor the demand for illicit drugs. This paper and its accompanying table explores alternatives to the current national policy. None of the options discussed offers a panacea to our problems; each has various flaws and advantages. The analysis uses a harm reduction approach, and examines certain variables in order to assess relative costs and benefits of each option. The debate can be reduced to one fundamental question: which policy proposal is politically feasible and can minimize harm while maximizing benefits? Health and public health professional are urged to become more proactive on behalf of a more effective policy.   <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0278-095X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}