This paper argues the case for the legalization of addictive drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. It maintains that there are no “market failures” which could justify a banning of these substances, and that, as in the earlier historical case of prohibition of alcohol, our present...

The drug trade as a global and national phenomenon -- Analytic perspectives for explaining the drug trade -- Conceptualizing consumption : drug use and drug users -- The production of psychoactive substances -- Distribution : linking producers and consumers -- Money laundering : money makes the...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- A Note to Readers -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Like Investing in Alcohol at the End of Prohibition -- Time to Buy -- Chapter 2 The Feds, the DEA, and the War on Drugs -- Chapter 3 The Cannabis Investment Opportunity -- The Cannabis...

This paper provides a critical review of the empirical and theoretical literatures on illegal drug policy, including cross-country comparisons, in order to evaluate three drug policy regimes: criminalization, legalization and "depenalization." Drawing on the experiences of various states, as...

"Interest in LEGAL Marijuana or Cannabis is growing everywhere. It's in the news. It's a big topic among politicians. CBD is entering everyday products and CBD stores are popping up everywhere. It's legalization is supported by a majority of Americans and people around the world. But with laws...

IDPC was set up in 2007 as a response to the need for a global communication and advocacy structure in the area of drug policy. Since then, IDPC has become a dynamic collaborative initiative which has gradually expanded both its membership and activities to influence national and international...