Drug policy
Drug Policy
Drug policy (pronunciation: /drʌɡ pɒlɪsi/) refers to the laws and regulations that govern the manufacture, sale, and use of drugs, both legal and illegal.
Etymology
The term "drug policy" is derived from the English words "drug", which comes from the Old French "drogue" meaning "supply, stock, provision", and "policy", which comes from the Latin "politia" meaning "civil administration".
Definition
Drug policy encompasses a range of issues, including the classification of drugs, the enforcement of drug laws, the treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, and the prevention of drug use. It also includes policies related to the production and distribution of drugs for medical and scientific purposes.
Related Terms
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): A United States federal law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S.
- War on Drugs: A global campaign, led by the U.S. federal government, of drug prohibition, military aid, and military intervention, with the aim of reducing the illegal drug trade.
- Harm Reduction: A set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.
- Decriminalization: The act of removing criminal sanctions against an act, article, or behavior. In the context of drug policy, it refers to the removal of criminal penalties for drug use and possession.
- Legalization: The process of removing all legal prohibitions against a substance or behavior. In the context of drug policy, it refers to the removal of all laws prohibiting the use, possession, sale, and manufacture of drugs.
- Controlled Substances Act (CSA): A statute establishing federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances is regulated.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): A branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug policy
- Wikipedia's article - Drug policy
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