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Health Poverty Action supports a reassessment of the War on Drugs

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 08:45

Since the mid-twentieth century, global drug policy has been dominated by strict prohibition with the use of law enforcement to try and reduce the supply of illicit drugs.

This approach, which has come to be known as the ‘War on Drugs’, hasn’t worked.

Instead it has fuelled poverty and failed some of the poorest and most marginalised communities worldwide.

Read our full report: Casualties of War: How the War on Drugs is harming the world’s poorest

The War on Drugs…

  • Undermines democratic governance. The power and influence of drug cartels severely weakens states. The culture of fear and corruption can make it almost impossible for citizens to exercise democratic influence, access their rights, and hold officials to account for essential public services such as health and education.
  • Diverts attention and resources from essential services. Many governments in poor countries are engaged in constant civil war with the drug cartels. 
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http://www.healthpovertyaction.org/speaking-out/rethink-the-war-on-drugs/
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