AddictionThe fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
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The fact or condition of being dependent on a particular substance, thing, or activity.
DecriminalizationThe act or process of ending the legal penalties for something, especially for usage or possession of drugs.
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The cessation of declaring something, especially certain drugs, to be illegal or subject to criminal penalties.
ProhibitionThe action of forbidding something, especially by law.
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A law or regulation that forbids something.
StigmaA mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
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A mark of shame or discredit
War on DrugsA government-led initiative that aims to stop illegal drug use, distribution and trade by increasing and enforcing penalties for offenders.
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A series of actions tending toward a particular end, in this case, the eradication of illegal drug use.