From Treatment to Punishment—and the System We’re Left With
Addiction policy in the United States did not develop in a straight line. It shifted—often dramatically—between treatment and punishment. In New York, early efforts to address addiction through structured treatment were introduced through initiatives such as the Narcotic Addiction Control Commission. These efforts reflected an understanding of addiction as a condition requiring intervention. However, this […]
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