The Complexities of Drug Policy and Prostitution

This chapter explores the unexpected links between U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and rising opium production, highlighting the absurd situation of soldiers guarding poppy fields amid increasing drug availability at home. It delves into the cultural implications of drug addiction, particularly heroin, and discusses the decriminalization of drugs and prostitution as potential solutions to societal issues. The chapter emphasizes the importance of examining public policy changes, such as those in Baltimore and New York City, and their impacts on marginalized communities.