title: Social policy issues in narcotics abuse.
abstract: Social Policy in regard to drug abuse is presently the subject of intense controversy in this country. This paper examines the relationships between various policies with major emphasis on Treatment and Law enforcement. Specifically, it is recommended that greater use be made of civil commitment programs that give heroin and cocaine addicts a clear choice, that is, personal freedom is made contingent on drug-free, responsible behavior.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health & Human Services Department, Kingsborough Community College of C.U.N.Y., Brooklyn, NY 11235.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schmolling
mesh_terms: D003416:Criminal Law / Q000458:organization & administration; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008960:Models, Psychological; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States