Reading Assignment for Section 7.5: Global Drug Control Efforts

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7.5: Global Drug Control Efforts.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the global frameworks and strategies used to combat drug trafficking, including the role of international treaties and organizations like the UNODC and INTERPOL. You’ll learn about supply and demand reduction strategies, alternative development programs, and the challenges of enforcing global drug control policies. By the end, you’ll analyze case studies to understand lessons for future initiatives.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.5: Global Drug Control Efforts

• SLO 1: Explain the significance of international treaties, such as the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961), in shaping global drug control frameworks.
• SLO 2: Identify the roles of international organizations like the UNODC, INTERPOL, and WHO in combating drug trafficking and promoting public health strategies.
• SLO 3: Compare supply reduction, demand reduction, and alternative development strategies in addressing the global drug trade.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the challenges in enforcing international drug control, including policy differences, corruption, and human rights concerns.
• SLO 5: Analyze case studies, such as Colombia’s anti-cocaine campaigns and Thailand’s opium reduction efforts, to derive lessons for future global drug control initiatives.

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