The American disease -- Diplomats and reformers -- The Harrison Act -- The search for cures -- State and local narcotic control -- The federal assault on addiction maintenance -- The narcotic clinic era -- The troubled twenties -- Marihuana and the Federal Bureau of Narcotics -- Federal support of the medical approach -- The return of drug toleration, 1965-1985 -- Renewed efforts at control, 1986-1997 -- The dynamics of narcotic control
Summary
Preface to the Third Edition. Preface to the Expanded Edition. Preface. 1. The American Disease. 2. Diplomats and Reformers. 3. The Harrison Act. 4. The Search for Cures. 5. State and Local Narcotic Control. 6. The Federal Assault on Addiction Maintenance. 7. The Narcotic Clinic Era. 8. The Troubled Twenties. 9. Marihuana and the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. 10. Federal Support of the Medical Approach. 11. The Return of Drug Toleration, 1965-1985. 12. Renewed Efforts at Control, 1986-1997. 13. The Dynamics of Narcotic Control. Notes. Index
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-390) and index
