Introduction -- Prohibition, economic liberalism and legal moralism -- Harm reduction, medicalisation and decriminalisation -- Legalisation and crime -- The special problem of juveniles -- The community, the personal and the commercial -- Some concluding thoughts
Summary
This timely book explores the debates surrounding the legalisation of drugs, examining the alternatives and their implications for individuals and society. It will be essential reading for students and academics in criminology, sociology and social policy, as well as policy makers, practitioners and the general public
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-152) and index
