Consider everything you have learned about drugs and drug policy in the United States, including the different approaches to mitigate the existing drug problem. Draw from the various ideas and strategies that have been employed or suggested, and provide your own recommendation as to the future of drug policy in the United States. Include citations as needed.

Respond to the following:

• What do you believe ought to be the future of drug policy in the United States?
• If you could change one policy or approach concerning how we address drug abuse in this country, what would it be?