Which U. S. president implemented a drug enforcement reorganization plan that addressed the supply side of drug abuse and the demand component of the drug problem?

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Ariel Knox

24 April, 13:47

Which U. S. president implemented a drug enforcement reorganization plan that addressed the supply side of drug abuse and the demand component of the drug problem?

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Cohen Mann · Answer 1

Answer: Richard Nixon

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In 1971, President Nixon declared drug abuse as the main public enemy. Nixon understood that an initiative aimed only to the supply of drugs would be useless if the demand was not addressed, so he implemented an all-out offensive against drug abuse on the supply as well as the demand side. He added funding and strengthened agencies and enforcement.