Social and legal factors related to drug abuse in the United States and Japan

摘要: This article is an overview of social and legal differences in the United States Japan that are related to patterns current drug abuse epidemics these countries. These two nations have problems with different histories take approaches currently handling illicit marketing use. Histories opiate cocaine stimulant inhalant discussed. The has experienced three heroin last decades; addiction began merit national concern by end 1980s. In Japan, first methamphetamine epidemic after World War II; it was controlled 1950s. late 1960s followed second 1970; both continuing present. criminal justice system always given consideration when assessing societal measures employed reduce Legal penalties for offenses reflect respect seriousness particular types crimes. Characteristics health care a nation may also influence abuse, particularly where functions systems overlap. Health based on treatment philosophies patients' expectations; discussed along explanations their potential epidemiology abuse. Language: en