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International Drug Control into the 21st Century

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This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of drug misuse, dependence and the ways in which different parts of the world have responded to these problems. The book examines aspects of the contemporary drug problem, the related debate and the way in which society is responding to it.

Various controversial issues are covered, taking into account the way in which pressure groups would like to see changes in national and/or international drug control regimes. The book is drawn from extensive studies carried out by the UN over the last 15 years. Each of the themes has been examined by a group of experts and lends itself to debate, for example, the legalisation of drugs, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, the macro and micro economy, supply and demand reduction, and money laundering are among the many topics discussed.

This book will be a valuable resource for professionals and academics in law enforcement, health, social services, behavioural sciences, pharmacy, and drug regulatory agencies.

About the Editor:

Hamid Ghodse, CBE, MD, PhD, DSc, DPM, FFPH, FRCP, FRCPE, FRCPsych, is Professor of Psychiatry and International Drug Policy at the University of London. He has worked for more than 35 years in the field of addictions, advancing clinical and academic understanding and policy, and working towards national and international drug control. His contribution to various aspects of University, Royal Colleges, National Health Service and voluntary agencies has been exemplary, and for this he was awarded the CBE. He is editor of International Psychiatry, Honorary Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Journal of Drug Dependence and editorial board member of Addiction, International Journal of Social Psychiatry and other journals. He is a member of the Expert Advisory Panel of WHO on Drug Abuse. He has been President of the International Narcotics Control Board, 1993-94, 1997-98, 2000-01 and 2004-2005.

Contents:

Members of the International Narcotics Control Board 1992 to date vii
Preface ix

1 Introduction 1

2 International Drug Control System 19

3 Legalization of Internationally Controlled Drugs 27

4 Drugs and the Importance of Demand Reduction 35

5 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the International Drug Control Treaties 41

6 Money-Laundering 51

7 Drug Abuse and Criminal Justice 61

8 Preventing Drug Abuse in an Environment of Illicit Drug Promotion 77

9 International Control of Drugs: Past, Present and Future 89

10 Freedom from Pain and Suffering 103

11 Overconsumption of Internationally Controlled Drugs 117

12 Globalization and New Technologies: Challenges to Drug Law Enforcement in the 21st Century 133

13 Illicit Drugs and Economic Development 153

14 Drugs, Crime and Violence: The Microlevel Impact 169

15 Integration of Supply and Demand Reduction Strategies: Moving Beyond a Balanced Approach 187

16 Alternative Development and Legitimate Livelihoods 203

17 Internationally Controlled Drugs and the Unregulated Market 219

Index 227

Reviews

'A timely and topical book from one of the world's leading drug control experts. It traces the evolution of the international drug control regime, and measures that have been taken to contain supply, trafficking, and demand. It puts a strong focus on public health and public security, as well as the legal and development implications of drug control. Dr. Ghodse's book enriches the world's understanding of drugs, and should contribute to evidence-based policy to better control them.' Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 'The authoritative chapters presented in this book make it a "must read" for anyone seeking information about the international regulations for drug control in the 21st century. Hamid Ghodse has now made available to the general public his own expert knowledge and the reports previously only read by the selected few. Psychiatrists and health-care professionals around the world battling with co-morbidity will find it a most useful reference text.' John Cox, Secretary General, World Psychiatric Association

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