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The movie "Traffic" and the book "The Corner" by David Simon are clear examples of one, if not the most serious, problem that our society is facing, the use of drugs and the war on them. They explain the reality that affects a big segment of our society and the attempts by an inefficient government to stop the flow of drugs in the streets. The main issue in discussion is the war against drugs and the effectiveness of the policies implemented by the government and their enforcement agencies such as the DEA created in 1973 by Nixon. In the U.S. the drug control is focused in the crime issue as illustrated by Sofia's substance abuse lecture, but a little is said about the treatment of those persons addicted to drugs. In order to win this war there has to be an overall approach to the crisis, an approach in which not only the government but also the community and very important the institution of the family are involved making people aware of the social and personal effects of the drugs, helping
A more hands on approach is also necessary, in most cases legislators don't know what is happening in our inner-cities, don't know what is happening in the corner of Monroe and Fayette Street, we need actions at a local level that apply to the reality of the situation. There is the need for new ideas and policies that would diminish the incentives of individuals to sell or buy drugs. By mastering these two more than half of the battle can be won. those with addictions preventing them from crossing the line in to the crime area. Clean the streets with social programs, reduce poverty and promote education are priorities so we don't see people like fat Curt in the corners of our streets, eliminating the drug culture present bringing hope to the new generations to come in these places. making it almost impossible to stop this underground economy especially in the U. In "Traffic" we see Caroline the daughter of David Wakenfield, a successful Cincinnati Lawyer and the "drug Czar" of the government, a girl with a well-off family and a successful life ahead being drag by coke and on the other side of the coin in "The Corner" is 15 year old McCollough and his father living in the inner-city of West Baltimore involved in the drug crisis, but what those this mean? Any person is vulnerable to drugs, and the help should be focused on those who are more likely to fall into them. Prevention and information are big words when it comes to drugs. The traffic of narcotics is an entrepreneurial activity that many engage due to the big profit margins and as long there is a demand there is going to be a supplier. Prop 36 is a step forward in this process but there is the need for more legislation and intervention in the treatment of addiction in order to keep our streets clean of drugs and violence. Even though there is a tendency for a minority overrepresentation in the statistics of drug users and sellers. with the lack of enough social programs, and the international trading polices, like the NAFTA or NATO treaties, that are creating a big blur in our frontiers making it easier for the "narco mulas" or traffickers to get the drugs to their finals destinies. Almost anyone at some point of their lives has faced a situation where drugs are a temptation leading to a possibly addiction regardless of their social status, race, age, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------**Bibliography**.
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