Reference no: EM132270296 , Length: word count : 1500
Introduction:
The reduction of the dangers associated with drug use and subsequently anti-drug policies are often politicized, ineffective and possess questionable data. This paper is intended to be an examination of the successes and failures of effectiveness of United States Drug Policy
Prompt:
How did United States Drug Policy evolve in the 20th century. How was the War on Drugs both hypocritical and a failure? Were there unintended consequences from U.S. drug policies to thwart drug use in America?
Reading Material:
• This is your Country on Drugs: The Secret of Getting High in America by Ryan Grim
• Online Database: Jstor (You will need a library card for access to this database. You can access Jstor through the HCC library website.)
Minimum Requirements:
Your paper must meet or exceed these minimum requirements.
• Minimum of approximately 1,500 words. (I will be checking.) You will lose ten points for every 100 words below the minimum limit.
• You must use a minimum of three online journal articles from Jstor.
• Your work needs to be cited in Chicago format with footnotes. There will be no excuse for not having proper citations. There are plenty of materials on my website and the internet on how to do this. No Citations = No Grade
• Paper must be submitted to Turnitin.com by the time you enter class. No Submission = No Grade
• Paper is due at the beginning of class or it is considered late, NO EXCEPTIONS. This is strictly enforced. You have been warned.
• Using Quotes -You may only use two direct quotes in your paper. You will be deducted 5 points for each quote over two.