TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - Alternatives to U.S. drug policy
JO  - Journal of Primary Prevention
A1  - Dellon, ES
A1  - Lewis, D. C.
A1  - Gear, CA
SP  - 383
EP  - 406
VL  - 17
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0278-095X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -