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Controlling Cocaine: Supply Versus Demand Programs
From: RAND
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C. Peter RydellSusan S. Everingham |
EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION |
The cocaine epidemic in the United States began in the late 1960s, picked up momentum during the '70s, and is still going strong today. During the past three decades, the US government has used both law enforcement and drug treatment in an attempt to combat the cocaine problem. This study, conducted by the Drug Policy Research Center at RAND, examines the cost-effectiveness of various programs meant to combat cocaine use. The authors conclude that treatment of heavy users is more cost-effective than attempts to control the supply of drugs at home and abroad. |
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C. Peter Rydell and Susan S. Everingham discuss US drug control policy in this excerpt from Controlling Cocaine: Supply Versus Demand Programs. |
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