| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | international
From Lashing to Death – Examining Drug possession Penalties around the world
Drug penalties vary widely around the globe. In the countries with the strictest laws, possessing an illicit substance can lead to hefty fines, physical punishment, life imprisonment, and even execution. However, other countries with more liberal policies have decriminalized drugs, instituted “harm reduction” programs for people struggling with addiction, and placed an emphasis on diversion programs that provide treatment and education rather than doling out punishments through the criminal justice system. (drugabuse.com, 2016)
http://drugabuse.com/featured/drug-possession-penalties-around-the-world/