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The Globalization Of Us Drug Enforcement By Matthew R Pembleton

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Punishment or Treatment
The Globalization of US Drug Enforcement written by Matthew R. Pembleton explores the history and evolution of drug enforcement policies in the United States and how these policies have influenced drug enforcement globally. One of the most striking features of drug enforcement policies in the United States is the emphasis on punishment over treatment. The American government has consistently prioritized punitive measures, such as incarceration and criminal prosecution, over treatment and rehabilitation programs. There are lots of reasons for that, but in my opinion, the most important reason is money.
Pembleton thinks the globalization of US drug enforcement leads to lots of negative consequences such as increased violence, human rights abuses, and the militarization of law …show more content…

government provides help to drug addicts, such as helping them find jobs and providing them with housing, instead of locking them up or punishing them, the cost of drug control in the United States will increase significantly. The most important reason for taking punishment is that the US government does not expect to gain economic benefits and support by providing help to drug addicts. On the contrary, they want to spend the least amount of money to reduce drug trade as effectively as possible. Let's imagine that when the US government punishes drug addicts, they only need to build a prison to isolate drug addicts, and hire some prison guards to watch them until they no longer crave drugs, or simply fine drug addicts. These are the most effective and cheapest means of arresting drugs. But if the government wants to help drug addicts, they must not only provide drug addicts with medical services, but also provide them with housing and jobs that can sustain them. These methods are not only expensive, but may also affect the overall American society, because providing jobs for these people means that some normal people will lose their job

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