A kind of peace: Tracking the reflexive and resilient drug war

Nearly sixty years after the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, and almost fifty after U.S. President Richard Nixon ’s infamous declaration, cracks have started to appear in the edifice of international prohibition, while the more recent “war on drugs” has showed signs of de-escalation. The 2016 United Nations General Assembly Special Session reflected the growing demands of multiple member states to review global drug policies believed to undermine public safety, rule of law, and economic development.
Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research