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40 years after the Anti-Drug Abuse Act, punishment is law and treatment is lacking

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Oct 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Libby Jones and Regina LaBelle, opinion contributors

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Topic: Opinions - Criminal Justice
Location: US
Published: Oct 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM

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40 years after the Anti-Drug Abuse Act, punishment is law and treatment is lacking

The reality 40 years later is that Congress made the drug penalties permanent law, while drug treatment was left to be determined during annual budget fights.

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Publisher: TheHill.com Just In
Author: Libby Jones and Regina LaBelle, opinion contributors
Primary topic: Opinions - Criminal Justice
Coverage: US
Published: Oct 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM

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