The Controlled Substances Act of 1970
Colorado College professor Santiago Guerra discussed the 1970 Controlled Substances Act and how it impact the enforcement of drug laws in the United States.
Description
Colorado College professor Santiago Guerra discussed the 1970 Controlled Substances Act and how it impact the enforcement of drug laws in the United States.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the way that controlled substances are “scheduled” in the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
- How does the Controlled Substances Act treat school zones differently?
- Based on Professor Guerra’s description, how does the drug war adversely affect communities of color in the United States?
- Why is it significant that the Drug Enforcement Agency within the Justice Department is responsible for enforcing marijuana laws?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Controlled Substances Act Of 1970
- Department Of Justice
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- Drug-free School Zones
- Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
- Marijuana
- Medial Utility
- Schedule One
- War On Drugs