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Drugs: Use - Addiction - Formal Social Control

Anthozoe Chaidou,

Professor of Criminology & Penology

Department of Sociology, Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences, Athens

Abstract: In spite of the enduring “war on drugs” and the enormous human and

monetary resources allocated, they still constitute a major issue globally, both

for states and societies, as well as for international organizations. This book

examines at first the addictive substances, their effects, and the phenomenon of

addiction. There follows an analysis of the social and economic consequences

of illegal drug use, the connection between drugs and crime, and the reaction of

the formal social control. The legislative framework and the existing rehabilita-

tion programs are presented and research activity is reviewed, both in Greece

and internationally. Finally, drug policies are considered and the author’s views

and suggestions on the subject are expressed.

ISBN 978-960-562-518-4

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