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unusual facts about drug policy



Balloon effect

The balloon effect is an often cited criticism of United States drug policy.

Kevin Sabet

He has written on the need for prevention, treatment, and enforcement to guide drug policy, though he has also argued for abolishing severe sentencing guidelines, like mandatory minimum laws.

Piet Hein Donner

In 2006, Piet Hein Donner recorded a rap song together with Meester G to explain his point of view on the Dutch soft-drug policy.


see also

Cindy Fazey

She has been Professor of International Drug Policy at the University of Liverpool since 1998.

Libby Davies

She was recognized for her "outstanding drug policy reform work" at the 2007 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance and the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation.

Mark A.R. Kleiman

Kleiman is also a member of the Committee on Law and Justice of the United States National Research Council and editor of the Journal of Drug Policy Analysis.

Raytown Senior High School

David F. Duncan,1965 graduate; drug policy advisor to the Clinton White House

The Abbey School, Faversham

In 2006, headteacher Peter Walker retired from his position to become Britain's official ambassador for drug testing and gave a presentation to John Walters, the director of the White House drug policy office.