"We are impressed by the growing body of evidence that enhanced medical and public health approaches are the most effective method of reducing harmful use of illegal drugs."  Statement from Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy.    

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  Rand study: In 1998 ten federal government agencies reported spending $2.8 billion on drug treatment.  Independent evaluation by Rand found that the actual number was closer to $1.8 billion or 36 percent less than reported.