TAKING ON THE DRUG WAR

This sixmonth project was spearheaded by James G. Driscoll, a SunSentinel
editorial writer. Driscoll interviewed sources in Colombia, Puerto Rico,
Washington, D.C. and South Florida, ranging from Narcotics Anonymous
members to national policymakers.

Talk with writer James Driscoll in an AOL chat from 6:30 to 7:30, Thursday,
Dec. 18. Keyword: So Fla Chat.

Demand side: 12/14/97 Is legalization an option that would help or hinder
society's wrestling with drug issues? read the stories...

12/15/97 Families and schools are on the forefront. A trial of random
drugtesting could be in order. read the stories...

12/16/97 Treatment and prevention are critical. Recovering addicts,
counselors speak up. read the stories...

12/21/97 The conclusion of the series will encompass the SunSentinel
Editorial Board's strongest recommendations for a more effective war
against drugs.

Supply side: 12/7/97 America's drug "war" is more like a disjointed crusade
to cut narcotics abuse to an irreducible minimum. The United States'
relationship with Colombia is key. Stories...

12/8/97 The drama of drugs in the Caribbean penetrates all aspects of life
and tears at the social fabric, as gangs battle for control of the
lucrative trade. Stories...

12/9/97 Each and every drug bust is disturbing evidence of the onslaught of
deadly narcotics, a flood tide headed directly at our vulnerable young. Teh
rise of heroinrelated deaths in Orlando 30 last year is but one
example. Stories...

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