In chapter two, we reviewed the history of drug laws and how it was reflective of what is happening in society at the time. For this assignment, you are to pretend that you were given an island and told that you are the government and it is up to you to make the laws governing the drugs on you island. How would you set up the laws and regulatory agency? Answer the following questions in paragraph form. Don’t forget you must look at what has worked and what hasn’t worked in the past. Please note reasoning for answering the way you do and include any cites you use. This exercise should not be more than 1-2 pages.
What type of drug laws would the island have?
How would you classify and regulate different types of drugs?
How would you deal with drug abuse, misuse, and dependence problems?
What would penalties be for drug possession versus distribution or crimes committed under the influence?
What type of drug laws would the island have?
How would you classify and regulate different types of drugs?
How would you deal with drug abuse, misuse, and dependence problems?
What would penalties be for drug possession versus distribution or crimes committed under the influence?
