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Breaking Free From the “War on Drugs”: Examples From Three Leader States

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 July 2024

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Abstract

While the federal government continues to pursue a punitive “War on Drugs,” some states have adopted evidence-based, human-focused approaches to reducing drug-related harm. This article discusses recent legal changes in three states that can serve as models for others interested in reducing, rather than increasing, individual and community harm.

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Drug PolicyHarm ReductionSubstance Use DisorderOverdose

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Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics , Volume 52 , Issue S1: 2023 Public Health Law Conference: People. Policy. Progress , Spring 2024 , pp. 22 - 25
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics

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