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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > drugs and society > drug policy > drug laws and policies > drug policy effects on rates of crime

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drug policy effects on rates of crime  

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  • Beginning with the passage of the Harrison Act in 1914, the United States has enacted various laws in an attempt to regulate the manufacturing and distribution of illegal drugs. These laws and policies have had a direct impact on crime rates, especially for drug-related crimes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; Drug Policy Effects on Rates of Crime]

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