For about a century, the federal government of the United States has been involved in a variety of activities to combat the production, distribution, and sale of illicit substances, known collectively as the “War on Drugs.” Dealing with a great number of vital issues we face today, the War on Drugs is controversial as it has implications for the size and scope of government, the status of civil liberties, the health of the society, crime, and potentially, the War on Terrorism. Although the question "why, given the realities of its social uselessness, is there a 'War on Drugs'?' carries with it a great weight, it remains unasked, both at the public and governmental levels. This question necessitates sociological answers, which become more complex the deeper one delves into the literature, and reveals more factors which seem to vary over both time and space. Various sociological theories have been applied to explore the War on Drugs, and all have explanatory value but none seem to......

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Title: Warondrugs
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Approximate Pages: 8 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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