From medicine to morals, and back again?: the changing perceptions of ‘the Drug Problem’ in Norway since 1965

Norway has moved from a marked zero-tolerance policy to a debate on treatment instead of punishment. Youth using drugs are seen as problematic but the one with a problematic use should receive treatment. The political parties are however divided and a proposal for liberalization was voted down.

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Main Author: Larsson, Paul (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Retreat or entrenchment?
Year: 2021, Pages: 103-127
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Summary:Norway has moved from a marked zero-tolerance policy to a debate on treatment instead of punishment. Youth using drugs are seen as problematic but the one with a problematic use should receive treatment. The political parties are however divided and a proposal for liberalization was voted down.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 122-127
ISBN:9789176351635