DRUG TRADE, TRAFFICKING AND POLICIES -- DRUG TRADE, TRAFFICKING AND POLICIES -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRADE AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY -- Abstract -- Problem -- Current International Drug Control Policy -- Eradication of Crops -- Interdiction and Law Enforcement -- International Cooperation -- Sanctions/Economic Assistance -- Institutional Development -- Policy Approaches -- Overview -- Expansion of Efforts to Reduce Production at the Source -- Expansion of Interdiction and Enforcement Activities to Disrupt Supply Lines/ Expanding the Role of the Military -- Expansion of Efforts to Reduce Worldwide Demand -- Expansion of Economic Disincentives for Illicit Drug Trafficking -- Major Policy Initiatives -- Plan Colombia/Andean Counterdrug Initiative -- Afghanistan -- Certification Process -- The George W. Bush Administration's Anti-Drug Strategy -- 2006 National Drug Control Strategy -- 2006 Synthetic Drug Strategy -- Possible Issues Relating to Policy and Strategy Implementation -- References -- Chapter 2 DRUG TRAFFICKING AND NORTH KOREA: ISSUES FOR U.S. POLICY -- Abstract -- Background -- Allegations of Drug Trafficking -- Issues for Decision Makers -- References -- Chapter 3 DRUG CONTROL: INTERNATIONAL POLICY AND APPROACHES -- Abstract -- Most Recent Developments -- Background and Analysis -- Problem -- Current International Narcotics Control Policy -- Eradication of Narcotic Crops -- Interdiction and Law Enforcement -- International Cooperation -- Sanctions/Economic Assistance -- Institution Development -- Policy Approaches -- Overview -- Expansion of Efforts to Reduce Production at the Source -- Expansion of Interdiction and Enforcement Activities to Disrupt Supply Lines/ Expanding the Role of the Military -- Expansion of Efforts to Reduce Worldwide Demand.

Expansion of Economic Disincentives for Illicit Drug Trafficking -- The George W. Bush Administration's Anti-Drug Strategy -- Certification Status -- Plan Colombia -- Andean Regional Initiative -- References -- Chapter 4 MEDICAL MARIJUANA: REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES -- Abstract -- Introduction: The Issue before Congress -- Background: Medical Marijuana Prior to 1937 -- Federal Medical Marijuana Policy -- Congressional Actions -- Executive Branch Actions and Policies -- Medical Cannabis in the Courts: Major Cases -- State and Local Referenda and Legislation -- States Allowing the Use of Medical Marijuana [43] -- Other State and Local Medical Marijuana Laws -- Public Opinion on Medical Marijuana -- Analysis of Arguments for and against Medical Marijuana -- Marijuana Is Harmful and Has No Medical Value -- Marijuana Effectively Treats the Symptoms of Some Diseases -- Smoking Is an Improper Route of Drug Administration -- Marijuana Should Be Rescheduled to Permit Medical Use -- State Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Illicit Drug Use -- Medical Marijuana Undermines the War on Drugs -- Distinguishing between Legal and Illegal Providers and Users -- Patients Should Not Be Arrested for Using Medical Marijuana -- The States Should Be Allowed To Experiment -- Medical Marijuana Laws Harm the Drug Approval Process -- The Medical Marijuana Movement Is Politically Inspired -- References -- Chapter 5 METHAMPHETAMINE: LEGISLATION AND ISSUES IN THE 109TH CONGRESS -- Abstract -- Background -- Sources of Illicit Methamphetamine -- Current Law -- Federal Programs [11] -- Legislation in the 109th Congress -- References -- Chapter 6 DRUG CROP ERADICATION AND ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ANDES -- Abstract -- Background -- Extent of Drug Crop Cultivation -- Eradication Programs -- Alternative Development Programs -- Issues for Congress.

Health and Environmental Effects of Herbicides [15] -- Reliability of Drug Crop Estimates -- Effectiveness and Sustainability of Aerial Eradication -- Eradication Challenges -- Effectiveness and Sustainability of Alternative Development -- Alternative Development Challenges -- References -- Appendix A. Map of the Andean Region -- Chapter 7 AFGHANISTAN: NARCOTICS AND U.S. POLICY -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Afghanistan's Opium Economy -- Current Production Statistics -- Historical Development -- Actors in Afghanistan's Opium Economy -- Narcotics and Security -- Narcotics and Prospects for State Failure in Afghanistan -- Narcotics, Insurgency, and Terrorism -- Consumption Markets -- Regional Security Implications -- The International Policy Response -- Afghan Counternarcotics Policies, Programs, and Forces -- U.S. Policy Initiatives: The "Five-Pillar" Plan -- Issues for Congress -- Breaking the Narcotics-Insecurity Cycle -- Balancing Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics -- Defining the Role of the U.S. Military -- Redefining Eradication -- Pending Legislation and Counternarcotics Funding -- Appendix A -- Cited Field Surveys -- References -- INDEX -- Blank Page.