Drug Abuse explores all aspects of this complex and important issue in an unbiased and well-organized manner. It identifies specific drugs and covers the history of U.S. drug regulation, current approaches to treating addiction, and the way drug abuse has shaped public policy. This valuable reference examines laws such as the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act and the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, court cases such as Leary v. United States, and the role various federal agencies play in regulating drugs.
- ISBN13 9780816048588
- Publish Date 30 November 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 6 July 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English