Administration says drug policy will emphasize prevention and treatment
The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Obama’s pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue and less as a criminal justice problem. Health – War on Drugs – Drugs – Addiction – Substance Abuse
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New drug control strategy drops ‘war’
The White House’s shift in drug policy treats illegal use as a public health issue that needs intervention.
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Policy shift in US drug control
WASHINGTON – PRESIDENT Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a revised approach to ‘confronting the complex challenge of drug use and its consequences,’ putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment. The new drug control strategy boosts community-based anti-drug programs, encourages health care providers to screen for drug problems before addiction sets in and expands treatment beyond …
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