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Our Drug Policy Is Killing People: Decriminalizing and Legalizing Heroin Use

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This chapter explores the process to decriminalize and legalize Heroin. The social movements for drug policy and drug law reform are discussed.

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Susan C. Boyd

Susan C. Boyd is a scholar/activist and distinguished professor at the University of Victoria. She has authored several articles and books on drug issues, including Busted: An Illustrated History of Drug Prohibition in Canada. She was a member of the federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. She is a long-time activist who collaborates with groups that advocate for the end of drug prohibition and for the establishment of diverse services.