Problem 1: Drawing on the Discover article that you read, explain why "Classic Psychedelics Aren't Addictive". What does the author say about the therapeutic potential of these substances?
Problem 2: Drawing on the OPB article that you read, describe what Measure 110 does. Why is this legislation unique? What is the rationale behind this legislation? What are its immediate and potential effects?
Problem 3: Drawing on Jesse Ventura's interview with Michael Wood, how does Michael Wood Jr. view the war on drugs (i.e. the drug war)? According to Wood, how has the war on drugs affected policing and the interaction between police and society?
Problem 4: Drawing on the Washington Post article that was assigned on Blackboard explain why King and Snohomish County officials have chosen to refrain from charging low-level drug possession cases. What role does the LEAD program play in reducing drug abuse? Why is LEAD unique when compared with similar programs? What types of cases are referred to Seattle's drug court? What role does the drug court play in reducing drug abuse?
Problem 5: Drawing on the Washington Post article that was assigned on Blackboard, describe the policy implemented by police Chief Byron Allatog. As described in the article, how do the practices of Chief Allatog's officers differ from the practices that of many other police officers in the Philippines? What is being done in Chief Allatog's jurisdiction to address the problem of illegal drug use?