The U.S. War on Drugs at Home and Abroad

This book examines the U.S. war on drugs at home and abroad. It provides a brief history of the war on drugs. In addition, it analyzes drug trafficking and organized crime in Colombia and Mexico, and the role of the United States government in counternarcotics policies. This work also examines the opioid epidemic, addiction, and alternative policies.

Provides a comprehensive yet brief account of the U.S.-led war on drugs at home and abroad Explores the opioid epidemic in the U.S. in light of significant demand driving the drug supply Relates the drug war with the prison population in the U.S.

Autorentext

Jonathan D. Rosen is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Holy Family University, Philadelphia, USA.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. The Drug War in Colombia.- 3. Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime in Mexico.- 4. Addiction, Fentanyl, and the Border.- 5. Prisons and the Consequences of Tough on Crime Policies at Home and Abroad.- 6. Conclusion.