NCJ Number
127352
Journal
Journal of Drug Issues Volume: 20 Issue: 4 Dated: (Fall 1990) Pages: 533-542
Date Published
1990
Length
10 pages
Annotation
In the 1980's, we have witnessed the resurgence of the movement in favor of the repeal of the drug laws that had marked the 1970's and the emergence of "antiprohibitionism."
Abstract
Proponents are clearly together in their fight against any form of criminalization of the substances, their use and their trading, but do not share the same views on what lies beyond the repeal of prohibition. While some see de jure decriminalization as their final and only goal, others think that their concern for public morality and health, as well as the exigencies of real freedom of choice, demand that the production and circulation of the newly liberated drugs be assured through regulation. These are the proponents of legalization policy. In both groups, there are those who would like to proceed in phases and those who favor a more global solution encompassing all substances at once. Among the latter, some favor the extension of antiprohibitionism to areas other than drugs. 17 references (Author abstract)