Description
Illegal Drug and Marijuana Law provides a comprehensive examination of the legal and policy issues surrounding the criminalization, regulation, and control of mind-altering substances. Designed for law students, the book offers flexible coverage suitable for courses ranging from drug policy and advanced criminal law to controlled substances law and international drug control.
The book begins by examining the debate surrounding drug prohibition and its alternatives, with particular attention to the modern “war on drugs” model. This foundation helps students understand the historical, legal, and policy considerations behind contemporary approaches to controlled substances.
The text then explores the laws governing drug-related offenses in detail, including drug crimes, sentencing, and the investigation of drug offenses. Students gain insight into how criminal law operates in practice and how legal rules shape enforcement and punishment.
Additional chapters examine administrative law and controlled substances, including the classification of controlled substances and the regulation of their medical use and distribution. The book concludes with an overview of international drug control, broadening students’ understanding beyond domestic law.
Memorable cases and thought-provoking excerpts from academic scholarship encourage classroom discussion and critical analysis. With its combination of legal doctrine, policy debates, cases, and scholarly perspectives, Illegal Drug and Marijuana Law provides an intellectually engaging foundation for studying drug law and policy.
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