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The Long War on Drugs
By
Anne L. Foster
Anne L. Foster
Anne L. Foster is Associate Professor of History at Indiana State University, author of
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Duke University Press
Copyright:
This content is made freely available by the publisher. It may not be redistributed or altered. All rights reserved.
ISBN electronic:
978-1-4780-2755-3
Publication date:
2023
Book Chapter
Environmental Effects of the War on Drugs
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Published:November 2023
The supply-side approach taken in the War on Drugs has meant a focus on destroying drugs where they grow. It has also prompted growers to hide their activities. As a result, the War on Drugs has led to environmental harms such as excessive pesticide use, deforestation, and pollution, including of water supplies.
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