Sealing the Borders: The Effects of Increased Military Participation in Drug Interdiction

Abstract

Rising concern with drug use in the United States has led to increased emphasis on the interdiction of drugs before they reach the country. The military services are now being asked to assume a substantial share of the burden of this interdiction. This report analyzes the consequences of greater stringency in drug interdiction efforts, focusing particularly on how such increased stringency might influence the consumption of cocaine and marijuana. The analysis strongly suggests that a major increase in interdiction activities, even including the military, is likely to significantly reduce drug consumption in the United States.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA213737

Entities

People

  • Gordon Crawford
  • Jonathan Cave
  • Peter Reuter

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commerce
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • General Aviation Aircraft
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Surveillance
  • United States

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