Efektivita a alternativní přístupy k válce s drogami

Drug policy represents a key area of public decision-making with far-reaching economic, health, and social implications. Based on a comparison of approaches in the United States, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Canada, this thesis shows that repressive strategies are associated with high public spending, low effectiveness, and numerous negative externalities. In contrast, alternative models based on decriminalization, regulation, and harm reduction demonstrate better outcomes in public health, crime rates, and more efficient use of public resources. The findings support arguments for a shift away from repressive models toward policies that respond pragmatically to the realities of drug markets and are guided by available evidence.