The Table of Contents
The textbook is divided into eight chapters. Each chapter covers a different topic in Drug Enforcement. The chapters are as follows:
Section 1: Introduction to Drugs and Society
- Learning Resources for Section 1
- Section 1.1: History of Drug Use and Control [Learning Resources]
- Section 1.2: Societal Impact of Drugs [Learning Resources]
- Section 1.3: Overview of Drug Categories [Learning Resources]
- Section 1.4: Drug Culture and Subcultures [Learning Resources]
- Section 1.5: Introduction to Drug Enforcement [Learning Resources]
**Section 2: The Science of Drugs and Addiction
- Learning Resources for Section 2
- **Section 2.1: Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics [Learning Resources]
- **Section 2.2: The Neurobiology of Addiction [Learning Resources]
- **Section 2.3: Effects of Commonly Abused Drugs [Learning Resources]
- **Section 2.4: Prescription vs. Illicit Drugs [Learning Resources]
- **Section 2.5: Treatment and Rehabilitation [Learning Resources]
**Section 3: Drug Laws and Policies
- Learning Resources for Section 3
- Section 3.1: U.S. Drug Laws Overview [Learning Resources]
- Section 3.2: International Drug Treaties [Learning Resources]
- Section 3.3: The War on Drugs [Learning Resources]
- Section 3.4: Drug Policy Reform Movements [Learning Resources]
- Section 3.5: Sentencing and Judicial Discretion [Learning Resources]
**Section 4: Forensic Science in Drug Cases
- Learning Resources for Section 4
- Section 4.1: Drug Identification and Analysis [Learning Resources]
- Section 4.2: Toxicology and Overdose Investigations [Learning Resources]
- Section 4.3: Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody [Learning Resources]
- Section 4.4: Digital Forensics in Drug Crimes [Learning Resources]
- Section 4.5: The Role of Expert Witnesses [Learning Resources]
**Section 5: Drug Enforcement Tactics
- Learning Resources for Section 5
- Section 5.1: Undercover Operations [Learning Resources]
- Section 5.2: Controlled Buys and Stings [Learning Resources]
- Section 5.3: Drug Interdiction and Border Control [Learning Resources]
- Section 5.4: Arrest and Search Procedures [Learning Resources]
- Section 5.5: Agency Collaboration [Learning Resources]
**Section 6: Community-Based Drug Enforcement
- Learning Resources for Section 6
- Section 6.1: Community Policing and Drug Enforcement [Learning Resources]
- Section 6.2: Drug Education and Prevention Programs [Learning Resources]
- Section 6.3: Problem-Oriented Policing [Learning Resources]
- Section 6.4: Harm Reduction Strategies [Learning Resources]
- Section 6.5: Racial and Social Equity in Drug Enforcement [Learning Resources]
**Section 7: State, National, and International
- Learning Resources for Section 7
- Section 7.1: State-Level Drug Enforcement [Learning Resources]
- Section 7.2: National Drug Enforcement [Learning Resources]
- Section 7.3: International Drug Trafficking [Learning Resources]
- Section 7.4: Organized Crime and Smuggling [Learning Resources]
- Section 7.5: Global Drug Control Efforts [Learning Resources]
When you have finished this book, you will be able to:
- SLO 1: Summarize the historical, social, and scientific aspects of drug use, policies, and enforcement in both domestic and global contexts.
- SLO 2: Analyze the roles of state, federal, and international agencies in addressing drug trafficking and enforcing drug laws.
- SLO 3: Explain the neurobiological and societal impacts of drug addiction, including its effects on families, communities, and public health.
- SLO 4: Evaluate enforcement tactics, such as undercover operations, interdiction, and digital forensics, in combating drug crimes.
- SLO 5: Assess harm reduction strategies and drug policy reforms aimed at balancing public safety with equitable and health-centered approaches.
- SLO 6: Compare the organizational methods of drug cartels and smuggling networks and the challenges in dismantling them.
- SLO 7: Discuss the impact of technological advancements on both drug trafficking methods and enforcement innovations.
- SLO 8: Identify racial and social disparities in drug enforcement and propose strategies to promote equity and restorative justice.
- SLO 9: Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs, community policing, and alternative development in reducing drug use and crime.
- SLO 10: Analyze global drug control efforts, including international treaties, collaborations, and their effectiveness in addressing the evolving drug trade.
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