P/E/367. Dissertation. Narco-business and anti-drug policies in Columbia

The dissertation aims to investigate the effectiveness of anti-narcotics policies in Colombia examining the market mechanisms of the narcotics business. A review of literature touches on addictive behaviour, market demand for narcotics, sources and trends in narcotics supply, anti-drug policies of prohibition, legislation and treatment, the development of the illicit drug industry in Columbia, the goals and strategies of Plan Colombia, the connection with the drug situation in South Africa, etc. Conclusions are made about Columbian narco-business offering proposals for the development of anti-narcotic policies of prohibition, legislation, prevention and treatment.