Drugs and Democracy: In Search of New Directions

The Australian government spends millions of dollars on attempting to control the illicit drug trade. Meanwhile the drug industry in Australia grows bigger and richer every year, and as a result our rates of addiction, crime, and death continue to rise. This topical and timely book examines with fresh eyes Australia's attempts to control the illicit drug industry, and discusses how—within the confines of our liberal democratic values and culture—we might improve our strategies.