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Revitalizing the Drug Decriminalization Debate

Kathryn Ann Farr

In spite of some skepticism regarding their efficacy, strategies that rely on expanded criminalization and law enforcement activities have been at the forefront of U.S. drug control policy within the last decade. In this "get-tough" climate, the drug decriminalization debate has withered. Called for in this article is a revitalization of the debate. To this end, drug decriminalization arguments are categorized and reviewed. Arguments that emphasize citizens' rights are distinguished from those that utilize a "least harm" approach. Suggestions for further considerations in the criminalization/decriminalization debate are offered.

Crime & Delinquency, Vol. 36, No. 2, 223-237 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/0011128790036002003
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