War on Drugs

Since the war on drugs began in 1970, the inmate population in the United States has increased over 700%, prompting multiple Eighth Amendment violations. The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Once a person is found guilty of a crime and convicted, they are devalued and stripped of some…

Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon began the “war on drugs” in Mexico on December 10, 2006, only eight days after being elected. Partnered with the United States, he sent 6,500 troops into Michoacán where competing cartels fought over profitable territory. The war on drugs has been targeted to end any kind of drug trafficking. Since…

There are many reasons drugs are unlawful. There is a fear of crime increasing. Certain drugs such as cocaine are very likely to cause violent behavior because of changes that take place in the neurotransmitter systems of the brain. Many violent crimes involve drugs and alcohol. “Up to 80 percent of violent crimes involve alcohol…

Two men are in college, they are both college athletes at well respected schools. Both of them rape an unconscious drunk girl and are sent to court. One of them receives fifteen years in prison, and one of them receives 3 months at the local jail (Barchenger). One of them is black, and one of…

The War on Drugs started in June 1971 when US president Richard Nixon announced drug abuse to be ‘public’s big enemy’ and raised federal funding for drug-control agencies and drug treatment efforts.The War on Drugs is a term used to refer to a government-led initiative that aims to stop illegal drug use, distribution and trade…

Drug testing in the United States began with the explosive use of illegal drugs, in order to curb drug abuse. This began during the Vietnam War with drug use at a climax. In general, Drug testing is a way to detect illegal drug use and deter it, usually by Urinalysis. Drug testing in the United…