2007 National Money Laundering Strategy, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, May 2007. The 2007 Strategy provides information on specific money laundering threats and vulnerabilities and identifies methods the U.S. government will use to combat money laundering.
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Afghanistan Opium Survey 2008: Executive Summary, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, August 2008. The survey collects and analyzes information on the location and extent of opium poppy cultivation, on the potential production of opium, as well as other socioeconomic dimensions of the problem.
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La Amenaza del Narcotráfico en América, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, October 2008. This is the Spanish-language version of a report which provides an overview of the production, trafficking, and consumption of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and amphetamine-type-substances in North America.
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Analysis of the Impact of the Crack Cocaine Amendment If Made Retroactive, U.S. Sentencing Commission, October 2007. This document provides an analysis of the impact of lowering the guideline sentencing range for certain categories of offenses and offenders involving cocaine base ("crack").
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Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board, 2001, International Narcotics Control Board, 2001. This report outlines the use of new technologies by drug traffickers, money launderers, and other organized crime groups.
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Antigua and Barbuda Drug Information System Annual National Report 2002, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2002. This report provides an overview of the policies used to combat drug and crime problems in Antigua-Barbuda.
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Bulletin on Narcotics: Review of the world cannabis situation, Volume LVIII, Nos. 1 and 2, 2006, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2006. This bulletin contains a review of the current world cannabis situation, focusing on cannabis production, consumption and markets, along with an assessment of the status of cannabis research.
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Code of Professional Practice for Drug Analysts, Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, January 2005. This code provides the framework of ethical values and scientific and legal obligations within which the analyst should operate.
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Controlling Methamphetamine Precursors: The View from the Trenches, NIJ-Sponsored, October 2007. This report provides a multi-state scientific analysis of various state-level enacted legislation and adopted regulations restricting access to methamphetamine precursors and their corresponding impact on small toxic lab seizure decreases.
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Crime Prevention Research Reviews No. 1. Disrupting Street-Level Drug Markets, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2007. To determine what is most effective in street-level drug enforcement interventions, this paper reviewed all available, scientifically rigorous academic studies evaluating a wide range of street-level drug law enforcement interventions.
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Data on Retroactive Application of the Crack Cocaine Amendment, U.S. Sentencing Commission, May 2008. This report provides preliminary data concerning court decisions considering motions to reduce the length of imprisonment for certain offenders convicted prior to November 1, 2007 of offenses involving crack cocaine.
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Denial of Petition (Marijuana Rescheduling), Drug Enforcement Administration, April 2001. A reply to a petition for the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Developing and implementing a performance measurement framework for drug law enforcement in Australia, Australia National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, 2006. This report presents a detailed description of a model process for developing a viable performance measurement framework for drug law enforcement in Australia.
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The Double Life of OxyContin: Miracle Painkiller AND Illicit Street Drug What Are States Doing?, National Conference of State Legislatures, February 2002. This report provides an overview of State initiatives to deal with the diversion and abuse of OxyContin.
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Drug Control: Cooperation with Many Major Drug Transit Countries Has Improved, but Better Performance Reporting and Sustainability Plans Are Needed, Government Accountability Office, July 2008. This report examines how the United States has assisted transit zone countries in disrupting drug trafficking and what factors have impeded these efforts.
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Drug Data Summary Fact Sheet, Drug Policy Information Clearinghouse, Michele Spiess, March 2003. This fact sheet summarizes current data on drug use, drug enforcement activities, drug offenders in the criminal justice system, availability estimates, and the Federal drug control budget.
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The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP): addressing drug use and offending through ‘Tough Choices’, Home Office Research, Development and Statistics Directorate, November 2007. This paper examines the way that the Drug Interventions Programme (DIP) engages and directs Class A drug misusers from the point of arrest or charge to the point of treatment, and examines their offending levels before and after identification by DIP.
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Drug-Related Crime Fact Sheet, Drug Policy Information Clearinghouse, Michele Spiess, March 2000. Explores the interaction of drug use and crime, including use, possession, manufacture, trafficking, and generation of violence by users. Also looks at drug use of offenders at the time of the offense and whether the offense was committed to get money to buy drugs.
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Drug Trafficking as a Security Threat in West Africa, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, October 2008. This report provides an analysis of the threat posed by drug trafficking to West African nations, with particular focus on cocaine trafficking.
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Education and Training, 2005, Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, January 2005. These recommendations address the minimum education, training, and experience required for analysts in laboratories that conduct analyses of seized drugs.
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Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program: Fiscal Year 2002, Bureau Of Justice Assistance, August 2002. The Byrne Program emphasizes the reduction of violent and drug-related crimes and fosters multijurisdictional efforts to support national drug control priorities.
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Epidemiologic Trends in Drug Abuse Volume 1: Highlights and Executive Summary, June 2007, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2008. This report is a synthesis of findings presented at the semiannual meeting of the Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG). The information from the CEWG network presented in this report includes an overview of drug abuse patterns and trends in CEWG areas.
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Epidemiologic Trends in Drug Abuse Volume 2: Proceedings of the Community Epidemiology Work Group, June 2007, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2008. This report includes papers presented at the semiannual meeting of the Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG). Papers from 22 areas across the nation are included in this report, each containing data on patterns and trends in drug abuse in these areas.
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Evaluation of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs, BJA-Sponsored, September 2006. This report examines the effects of prescription drug monitoring programs on the supply and abuse of prescription drugs.
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From Inception to Implementation: How SACPA has affected the Case Processing and Sentencing of Drug Offenders in One California County, NIJ-Sponsored, 2008. This report uses a case study approach to understand how Proposition 36 changed the case processing and sentencing of drug offenders and the agencies tasked with processing and supervising these offenders in Orange County (California).
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The Governance of illicit synthetic drugs, National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, January 2005. This project aims to identify the various ways in which law enforcement have engaged with external institutions in attempting to reduce the supply of illicit synthetic drugs.
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Illicit Drug Data Report 2006-2007, Australian Crime Commission, June 2008. This report provides an overview of the current drug situation in Australia and includes statistical data on drug arrests and seizures, as well as drug price and purity.
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Indian Country Drug Threat Assessment 2008, National Drug Intelligence Center, June 2008. This report is a comprehensive, strategic assessment of the threat posed to Native American communities by drug trafficking organizations, criminal groups, and gangs and the illicit drugs these groups distribute on reservations throughout the United States.
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, 2008, U.S. State Department, March 2008. This annual report describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2007. Volume I covers drug and chemical control activities. Volume II covers money laundering and financial crimes.
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, 2009, U.S. State Department, February 2009. This annual report describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2008. Volume I covers drug and chemical control activities, while Volume II covers money laundering and financial crimes.
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Justice for America: Annual Report to Congress on Initiatives Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2001, Bureau of Justice Assistance, June 2002. This report describes the funding and technical assistance BJA provided for state and local criminal justice systems in FY 2001, including drug-related programs.
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Le Trafic de Drogue comme Menace á la Sécurité en Afrique de l´Ouest, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, October 2008. This is the French language version of a report which provides an analysis of the threat posed by drug trafficking to West African nations, with particular focus on cocaine trafficking.
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Making sense of partnerships: A study of police and housing department collaboration for tackling drug and related problems on public housing estates, Australia National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, 2007. The aim of this project is to explore the realities of partnership working by focusing on collaboration between the police and housing departments to tackle problems associated with illicit drug activity and anti-social behaviour on three Australian public housing estates.
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Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base, Institute of Medicine, 1999. Provides a review of the scientific evidence assessing potential health benefits and risks of marijuana and its constituent cannabinoids.
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Measurement and Analysis of Drug Problems and Drug Control Efforts, National Institute of Justice, Jonathan P. Caulkins, July 2000. A report on quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of drug control interventions.
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Measuring the Harm from Illegal Drugs: The Drug Harm Index 2005, Home Office Research, Development and Statistics Directorate, 2007. This report seeks to measure the harm that illegal drugs cause to society, including individuals, families and local communities.
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The Meth Epidemic: The Changing Demographics of Methamphetamine, National Association of Counties, August 2007. This report surveyed 500 county law enforcement officials in 43 states on the extent of the methamphetamine and other drug threats to their counties.
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Methamphetamine Interagency Task Force: Final Report, Office of National Drug Control Policy, National Institute of Justice, January 2000. Presents the findings of a collaborative effort by Federal and non-Federal experts in law enforcement, prevention, education, and treatment on methamphetamine.
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Methamphetamine: A New Tiger to Tame, NIJ-Sponsored, June 2006. This article provides an overview of the multifaceted and complex techniques that are necessary to oppose the new concerns that are presented by methamphetamine.
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Model State Drug Court Legislation: Model Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act, National Drug Court Institute, May 2004. This publication functions as a model for policy-makers, state legislators, and drug court professionals who wish to enact or enhance statewide drug court legislation.
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National Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Strategy 2008-2011, National Drug Strategy, Australia, September 2008. This strategy outlines the Australian government's strategy to reduce the use of amphetamine-type substances through prevention, supply reduction, and treatment.
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National Drug Control Strategy 2009 Annual Report, Office of National Drug Control Policy, January 2009. The goal of the Strategy is to reduce drug use in America by stopping use before it starts, healing America’s drug users, and disrupting the market for illegal drugs. In addition, this report discusses the substantial decline of drug use among America's youth and within the work force.
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National Drug Control Strategy Data Supplement 2009, Office of National Drug Control Policy, January 2009. This report provides data on drug use and abuse in the United States, its consequences, illicit drug production and trafficking, and other related statistics.
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National Methamphetamine Threat Assessment 2008, National Drug Intelligence Center, December 2007. This assessment provides a strategic overview and outlook of the threat to the United States from the illicit trafficking and abuse of methamphetamine.
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New Economic Thinking on Addiction and Legalization: Toward Sliding Price Elasticities of Demand for Addictive Substances and their Implications for Public Policy, The National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws, July 2003. This report provides information on the economic factors of drug abuse.
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Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Threat Assessment 2006, Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, June 2006. This threat assessment identifies the most significant drug-related threats in Washington State and provides participating agencies and decision makers with the information necessary to make effective use of their counter-drug resources.
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Opium Poppy Cultivation in South East Asia: Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, October 2007. The survey collects and analyzes information on the location and extent of opium poppy cultivation, on the potential production of opium, well as other socioeconomic dimensions of the problem.
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Police drug diversion: a study of criminal offending outcomes, Australian Institute of Criminology, 2008. This report examines the criminal histories and recidivism of persons diverted by the police in each Australian state and territory.
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Principles of Drug Dependence Treatment, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, March 2008. The purpose of this discussion paper is to encourage governments and other partners to implement evidence-based drug treatment services which respond to the needs of their populations.
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Quality Assurance General Practices, Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, January 2005. These recommendations address quality assurance general practices in the qualitative analysis of seized drugs.
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Relationship between State Methamphetamine Precursor Laws and Trends in Small Toxic Lab (STL) Seizures, NIJ-Sponsored, 2008. This report provides a multi-state scientific analysis of the relationships between state methamphetamine precursor policies and trends in STL seizures after the implementation of various precursor control laws.
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Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2005, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, March 2006. This report analyzes crop substitution programs which seek to replace opium poppy and coca leaf crops with legal cash crops.
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Report of the International Narcotics Control Board, 2002, International Narcotics Control Board, February 2003. This report reviews the economic consequences of illicit crop cultivation and the illicit drug trade.
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Report to Congress: Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy, U.S. Sentencing Commission, May 2007. This report provides recommendations to Congress for modifications to the statutory penalty structure for Federal cocaine offenses.
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Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs Glossary, Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, January 2005. This glossary was developed by the Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs for the purposes of its work.
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Speaking Out Against Drug Legalization, Drug Enforcement Administration, November 2002. This booklet provides factual assertions that presents an accurate picture of America’s experience with drug use and what might happen if a more permissive policy on drug abuse is adopted.
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State Mandates for Treatment for Mental Health Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2006. The report focuses on state-mandated benefits, state laws regulating mental health and addiction treatment workers, and state-recognized mental health clinicians with authority to prescribe psychotropic medications.
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Survey of State Prescription Monitoring Programs, BJA-Sponsored, January 2007. This research report provides data on state prescription monitoring programs (PMP) and addresses critical issues, such as PMP data sharing.
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Survey of State Procedures Related to Firearm Sales, 2005, Bureau of Justice Statistics, November 2006. This report provides an overview of firearm check procedures in each state, including information on persons prohibited from purchasing firearms due to a drug conviction or addiction.
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The Threat of Narco-Trafficking in the Americas, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, October 2008. This report provides an overview of the production, trafficking, and consumption of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and amphetamine-type-substances in North America.
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To Treat or Not To Treat: Evidence on the Prospects of Expanding Treatment to Drug-Involved Offenders, NIJ-Sponsored, April 2008. This report provides a cost-benefit analysis on the expansion of therapeutic jurisprudence to more drug-involved offenders.
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Toward a Drugs and Crime Research Agenda for the 21st Century, National Institute of Justice, September 2003. This report provides an overview of the 2001 Drugs and Crime Research Forum.
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Tráfico de Droga como uma Ameaça á Segurança na África Ocidental, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, October 2008. This is the Portuguese language version of a report which provides an analysis of the threat posed by drug trafficking to West African nations, with particular focus on cocaine trafficking.
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Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities Report, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, February 2007. This document offers detailed recommendations to improve the quality of life of board and care home residents and provides a list of measures being implemented which call for a recovery-oriented approach in these facilities.
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U.S. Counternarcotics Strategy for Afghanistan, U.S. State Department, August 2007. This paper evaluates the current counternarcotics strategy for Afghanistan, examines issues, obstacles, and lessons learned and presents a way forward on key elements of the strategy, including public information, alternative development, poppy elimination/eradication, interdiction and justice reform.
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U.S. Money Laundering Threat Assessment, Drug Enforcement Administration, December 2005. The 2005 Money Laundering Threat Assessment (MLTA) is the first government-wide analysis of money laundering in the United States. The purpose of the MLTA is to help policy makers, regulators, and the law enforcement community better understand the landscape of money laundering in the United States and to support strategic planning efforts to combat money laundering.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission Preliminary Crack Cocaine Retroactivity Data Report, U.S. Sentencing Commission, October 2008. This report provides data on recent court decisions that have considered motions to reduce the length of imprisonment for certain offenders convicted of offenses involving crack cocaine prior to November 1, 2007, the date when an amendment to the Federal sentencing guidelines for crack cocaine offenses became effective.
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UNODC Annual Report 2008, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, March 2008. This annual report provides an overview of UNODC activities worldwide during 2007.
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Using ADAM Data to Investigate the Effectiveness of Law Enforcement, NIJ-sponsored, November 2007. This report analyzes whether arrestee’s responses to ADAM survey questions can provide a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of drug law enforcement interventions.
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Validation of Analytical Methods, Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, January 2005. These guidelines provide protocols for methods specific to seized drug analysis.
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Winning At Any Cost: Doping in Olympic Sports, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, September 2000. This report provides information on the use of performance-enhancing substances by Olympic athletes and recommends a series of steps to eliminate doping in the Olympics.
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World Drug Report 2007, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, June 2007. This report provides a comprehensive picture of global drug trends, presenting supply (production and trafficking) and demand statistics.
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"You’ve Got Drugs!" V: Prescription Drug Pushers on the Internet, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, July 2008. This annual white paper examined the online availability of controlled prescription drugs over the Internet.
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