The "War on Drugs" is an American term commonly applied to a campaign of
prohibition of drugs, military aid, and military intervention, with the
stated aim being to reduce the illegal drug trade. This initiative
includes a set of drug policies that are intended to discourage the
production, distribution, and consumption of psychoactive drugs that the
participating governments and the UN have made illegal. With the help of
this comprehensive text, explore the History, Controversy and Reality of
the United States' War on Drugs.