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Fixing Drugs

The Politics of Drug Prohibition

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  • © 2012

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  1. Sue Pryce

    1. School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham, UK

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Introduction

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 1-4

  3. Which Drugs Are Problems for States?

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 5-15

  4. Why is There a Drug Problem at All?

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 16-48

  5. How Do States Prohibit Drugs?

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 49-82

  6. What Are the Unintended Consequences of Drug Prohibition?

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 83-113

  7. Why Persist With a Failed Policy?

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 114-125

  8. Is the Attempt to Prohibit Drugs Coming to An End?

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 126-144

  9. Conclusion

    • Sue Pryce
    Pages 145-151

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 152-173
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About this book

In this unique and engaging book, Sue Pryce tackles the major issues surrounding drug policy. Why do governments persist with prohibition policies, despite their proven inefficacy? Why are some drugs criminalized, and some not? And why does society care about drug use at all? Pryce guides us through drug policy around the world.

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Featured as a Times Higher Education book of the week.

'An excellent overview of a complex issue that should be a useful source for anyone interested in the origins, current status and possible future directions of drug and alcohol policies, particularly in relation to prohibition, and the author should be congratulated on this major achievement.' Professor David Nutt, Times Higher Education

'In this book, Sue Pryce attempts to unravel the Gordian Knot of drug policy and concludes there is no solution to the drug problem- 'it is unsolvable'. What might appear at first as a counsel of despair is in fact an insightful perspective. It enables the reader to move beyond the traditional polarised debates and the all embracing solutions which both sides promote to mirror and reinforce their supporters' ethics and values. Whatever view one holds, this book explores the pros and cons of different policies. At the end of the day, policymakers have to ameliorate the harms that both drugs and drug policy can create. They should read this to help them think about which course to steer.'

- Roger Howard, Chief Executive, UKDPC (UK Drug Policy Commission)

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham, UK

    Sue Pryce

About the author

SUE PRYCE Associate Professor at theSchool of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham, UK, where she teaches modules on politics and drugs, narcoterrorism, and american politics. She is a trained substance misuse counsellor and a former chair of DrugScope, the drugs information charity.

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