America's war on drugs: unprecedented success or casualty of failed policy?

Weekes discusses the problems with people who received prison terms for possessing small amounts of drugs. Many are never receiving the needed treatment while in prison.

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Published in:Corrections Today 1998-10, Vol.60 (6), p.8
Main Author: Weekes, John R
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Criminal sentences
Drug abuse
Drug addicts
Drugs
Narcotics, Control of
Social aspects
Substance abuse treatment
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Summary:Weekes discusses the problems with people who received prison terms for possessing small amounts of drugs. Many are never receiving the needed treatment while in prison.
ISSN:0190-2563
2163-2200