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Tackling the Drug Addiction Crisis: A Shift from Punishment to Treatment

This chapter explores the profound effects of drug addiction in Mexico and the U.S., emphasizing the personal toll on individuals and families. It examines innovative approaches to drug use as a health issue, including a pilot program in Chihuahua that prioritizes therapy over incarceration, while addressing the broader challenges in policy and treatment accessibility.

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