12 Questions
What was the weapon of choice at the very start of the United States' war on drugs?
Public health
When soldiers returning from Vietnam were grappling with heroin addiction, what national system of clinics was developed?
Clinics offering methadone, counseling, 12-step programs, and social services
What percentage of the nation's drug control budget was devoted to public health initiatives in the 1970s?
70%
What happened to the funding ratio between public health and criminal justice measures over time?
The funding ratio flipped, with police and prison budgets soaring while health-related budgets decreased.
What is the current trend in drug use and overdoses in the United States?
Drug use is soaring and more Americans are dying of overdoses than at any point in modern history.
What is the author's suggestion regarding the approach to drug use and addiction?
It's time to reverse course and focus more on public health initiatives.
What recent change has the Office of National Drug Control Policy made in their spending priorities?
They began spending more on treatment and prevention than on law enforcement and interdiction.
What waivers are being granted by the Department of Health and Human Services to states regarding Medicaid?
Waivers to activate Medicaid for inmates before they are released from prison.
What is the Labor Department now enforcing regarding health insurance providers and addiction treatment coverage?
Laws requiring health insurance providers to cover addiction treatment at the same level as other types of care.
What recent change allows doctors to treat opioid addiction with medications like buprenorphine without needing a waiver from the DEA?
Doctors no longer need a waiver from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Why is there a call to eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine?
To create a more equitable legal system.
What is the purpose of supervised consumption sites and why is there a need to differentiate them from crack houses?
To provide a safe environment for drug use under supervision.
Explore the shift in the United States' approach to the war on drugs at the start of the 1970s, focusing on public health interventions and treatment programs. Learn about the early initiatives and strategies employed to address drug addiction and the role of public health in combating drug abuse.
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