MEDICATION DEVELOPMENT: A LEGAL INQUIRY INTO COMBATTING DRUG TRAFFICKING
Abstract
The war on drug trafficking persists as a complex global challenge, prompting the exploration of alternative strategies. This paper conducts a legal inquiry into the feasibility and implications of utilizing medication development as a novel approach to combat drug trafficking. By analyzing legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and potential outcomes, it evaluates the viability of redirecting resources from enforcement to research and development of medications targeting addiction and substance abuse. This inquiry delves into the legal and regulatory hurdles, ethical dilemmas, and societal impacts associated with such a paradigm shift in drug policy. Through a comprehensive examination, this paper aims to contribute to the discourse on innovative strategies for addressing drug trafficking while considering the legal and ethical dimensions.
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Medication development, drug trafficking, legal inquiryHow to Cite
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