Juvenile Drug Use Policies: Comparing the United States and Portugal

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Slide 1 – Introduction * Final Project * Ariana Montes * Overview of juvenile drug use * Countries selected: United States and Portugal * Main focus: comparing policies and youth outcomes Slide 2 – United States * Common youth drugs: marijuana, alcohol, opioids * War on Drugs and criminal justice approach * Juvenile courts and detention * Prevention programs and treatment services * Challenges: inequality and incarceration rates Slide 3 – Portugal * Drug decriminalization in 2001 * Addiction treated as a public health issue * Focus on counseling and rehabilitation * Lower drug-related harms and prison overcrowding * Continued punishment for trafficking Slide 4 – Comparative Analysis * U.S. = punishment and law enforcement * Portugal = treatment and rehabilitation * Advantages and disadvantages of each system * Similar goal: reducing youth drug abuse * Lessons both countries can learn from each other Slide 5 – Conclusion and Suggestions * Juvenile drug abuse affects global communities * Prevention and mental health support are important * Balanced approaches may work best * More rehabilitation programs for youth * Final reflection on global drug policy perspectives References Goldberg, R., & Mitchell, P. (2019). Drugs across the spectrum (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. Hughes, C. E., & Stevens, A. (2010). What can we learn from the Portuguese decriminalization of illicit drugs? British Journal of Criminology, 50(6), 999–1022. Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., O’Malley, P. M., Bachman, J. G., & Patrick, M. E. (2023). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975–2023: Overview and key findings. University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. use five slides also different shades of blue. Add pictures that go with the theme.