Why the War on Drugs Fails: Rethinking Incarceration, Addiction, and Justice Reform 🚨

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The War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration 🚨

This article from RehabNet.com, discusses how the “War on Drugs” in the US has drastically increased incarceration rates. It highlights how drug offenses and associated court costs contribute significantly to the prison population, with a disproportionate impact on racial minorities.

The article contends that incarceration is ineffective in deterring drug use and addressing addiction, viewing addiction as a treatable medical condition often inadequately addressed in prisons. Finally, it advocates for alternative approaches to drug-related crimes, such as drug courts, community policing, and diversion programs, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment as a more cost-effective and humane solution. Let’s think

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—https://rehabnet.com/war-on-drugs-mass-incarceration/

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