What year did the war on drugs start?
- The War on Drugs started in the 1970s. President Nixon officially commissioned the War on Drugs as a government-led initiative on 18th June 1971. The state and federal governments increased enforcement actions and strict sentencing laws. President Nixon declared drug abuse to be a public enemy one.
When did the war on drugs start in the US?
- War on Drugs, the effort in the United States since the 1970s to combat illegal drug use by greatly increasing penalties, enforcement, and incarceration for drug offenders. The War on Drugs began in June 1971 when U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon declared drug abuse to be “public enemy number one” and increased federal funding for drug-control agencies and drug-treatment efforts.
Can the war on drugs ever be won?
- Yes. The War on Drugs is being won--by the drug takers. Personal freedom is winning, every day. Every battle in the War on Drugs plays out within spitting distance of dozens of people all using their drug of choice freely, despite the drug warriors not wanting them to do so.
How you can help end the war on drugs?
- Support DPA. Help end the war on drugs by letting your representatives, family, and friends know that you stand for drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights. Take Action. We can make a powerful impact by urging our members of Congress to end failed drug war policies.
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