Regulation of illegal drugs: an exploration of public health tools

Commentary
by
Haden, Mark

Release Date

2004

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This commentary explores the concept of a regulated market for currently illegal drugs

Findings/Key points

The author concludes that a regulated market for drugs founded on inclusive public health and moral principles is a rational approach to the pervasive global concern of illegal drugs in our society

Keywords

Evidence base
Policy/Regulatory
Decriminalization/legalization
Advocacy