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The war on drugs is the policy of a global campaign, [6] led by the United States federal government, of drug prohibition, military aid, and military intervention, with the aim of reducing the illegal drug trade in the United States.
May 27, 2024 · Learn about the U.S. effort to combat illegal drug use since the 1970s, its impact on crime and incarceration, and its controversies and changes over time. Explore the causes, consequences, and challenges of the War on Drugs with Britannica.
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Jun 4, 2020 · Official figures show more than 8,000 people were killed in the war on drugs since Mr Duterte took office in 2016. Other estimates put the figure three times as high.
Jun 17, 2021 · During the War on Drugs, the Brownsville neighborhood in New York City saw some of the highest rates of incarceration in the U.S., as Black and Hispanic men were sent to prison for lengthy...
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May 31, 2017 · Learn about the origins, evolution and controversies of the War on Drugs, a government-led initiative to stop illegal drug use, distribution and trade in the United States. Explore the timeline, the laws, the agencies and the impacts of the campaign since the 1970s.
Jun 23, 2023 · UN experts denounce the human rights violations and discrimination caused by the punitive and discriminatory drug policies around the world. They urge a transformative change in the international approach to drugs, focusing on health and human rights.
Dec 7, 2023 · The modern drug war began in the 1950s, with liberals—not conservatives—leading the charge. In California, the epicenter of the early war on narcotics, white suburban grassroots movements...
