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Why does American law allow the recreational use of some drugs, such as alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, but not others, such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin?

Mainstream addiction science sees addiction either as a biomedical disease that renders one incapable of self-control or as a voluntary practice engaged in free

This book brings together a large and diverse collection of philosophical papers addressing a wide variety of public policy issues. Topics covered range from lo