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GGD-80-4 1 (1979-10-25)

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BY -THE COMPTROLLER- GNERAL



Report To The Congress

OF THE UNITED STATES


Gains Made In Controlling

Illegal Drugs, Yet The

Drug Trade Flourishes



This report assesses the Federal Government's drug
enforcement and supply control efforts during the
last 10 years, including information contained in a
series of GAO reports issued on drug control and
various related topics during this time.

Federal agencies have fought hard to reduce the ad-
verse impact of illegal drugs on American society.
While current indicators suggest some positive re-
sults in reducing drug-related deaths and injuries
and decreasing heroin supplies, the drug trade con-
tinues to flourish, and the problem persists for rea-
sons tied to the enormous supply of and demand
for drugs.


Effective law enforcement, crop eradication, and
other controls will cause shifts and temporary dis-
ruptions in trafficking and use patterns, and buy
time to enable the Nation to concentrate on long-
term solutions. But if the United States is to make
greater inroads, it must take a much tougher and
consistent stance. The executive and legislative
branches must form a partnership to agree upon
and vigorously carry out a consistent national
policy on drug abuse.


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6 6 3OCTOER 25, 1979

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