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[aroraborealis]

Does anyone have a favorite book on US drug policy that you can recommend?

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[cinnabarine]

I liked Reefer Madness by Eric Schlosser.

[dancingwolfgrrl]

Although it's not a book, if you haven't read it, I recommend the Rolling Stone article "How America Lost the War on Drugs."

[contessagrrl]

Yes - that's a great article.

[jacflash]

Thirded.

[signsoflife]

Not strictly on "drugs" or "policy", I was deeply inspired by Ain't Nobody's Businesss if You Do by Peter McWilliams (when I read it, um, 13 years ago?).

[vito_excalibur]

I was going to mention that one! Obviously not up-to-the-minute, but a very good perspective.

[crouchback]

It's not a book, but the author did write a book expanding on the things in this article.

One of the important things he highlights that I don't think is talked about enough is the role racism played in the beginnings of the anti-drug crusade. The adoption of the term marijuana to replace hemp, for instance, which played to anti-Hispanic prejudice.

[cos]

Not "drug policy" the way you probably mean it, but if you don't have The Emperor Wears No Clothes you should get it. It's very entertaining and is also a great reference. Though it shouldn't be one's only source :)