"Illegal drug use in Australia is a significant justice, health and social welfare issue crime, death, overdoses, the tragic effects of drug abuse on peoples health and wellbeing, the financial and emotional costs to the community. Is the war on drugs working? The possession, supply and trafficking of illicit drugs is a multi-billion dollar industry. What is the extent and impact of drug-related crime, and what is the role of police, the courts and the penal system in stemming the rising tide of drug use? Prohibition versus decriminalisation, zero tolerance versus harm minimisation ... what are the arguments? This book explores existing drug laws, the debate over drug law reform proposals, and drug-related crime prevention initiatives"--Provided by publisher.