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Title
The Economics of Addictive Behaviours. Volume III : the Private and Social Costs of the Abuse of Illicit Drugs and Their Remedies / John Joshua.
ISBN
9783319591384 (electronic book)
331959138X (electronic book)
9783319591377
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2017]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
HV4998
Dewey Decimal Classification
362.29
Summary
This title offers an in-depth analysis of the causes, consequences and treatments of illicit drug abuse. The author examines the effects of existing drug policies and proposes drug use legalisation within a regulated market as a viable alternative. Joshua assesses the factors that make individuals vulnerable to drug abuse and the pathways they may follow. As well as exploring the physical and psychological effects on the individual, Joshua examines the social and economic consequences for society. He highlights the pitfalls of a purely legal approach to drug abuse, which is primarily a health matter, and questions whether special drugs courts could be used as an alternative to the present criminal justice system. This book adds to the debate on whether most drugs could be sold in a regulated market in the same way as other drugs are, such as alcohol or nicotine. This is the third title in a four volume series 'The Economics of Addictive Behaviours', consisting of three additional volumes on smoking, alcohol abuse and overeating.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Series
Palgrave pivot.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Causes of the Abuse of Illicit Drugs
Chapter 3. The Consequences of the Use of Illicit Drugs and Their Associated Private and Social Costs
Chapter 4. The Use of Illicit Drugs and Quality of Life
Chapter 5. The Prevention and Treatment of the Abuse of Illicit Drugs
Chapter 6. Economic Policies to Reduce the Abuse of Illicit Drugs
Chapter 7. The Legal Framework of the Abuse of Illicit Drugs
Chapter 8. Conclusion.
