Ahmad, K. 2003.áAsia grapples with spreading amphetamine abuse.áThe Lancetá361 (9372):á1878-1879. This article presents the spread of methamphetamine use in the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and the Republic of Korea. Abuse rates are linked to peer pressure and attempts to be westernized as well as the Asian economic crisis. The author notes that government stands include denial of the seriousness of the problem, and a lack of effective interventions or treatment. Alternative approaches such as abstinent-based behavioral interventions from the U.S. are used in some regions.
Andrews, S. K. 2004.áU.S. Domestic prosecution of the American international sex tourist: Efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation.áJournal of Criminal Law & Criminologyá94 (2):á415-453. This article presents a discussion of Child Prostitution in Asian Tourism and efforts to protect children in developing countries. The author points out that the US is a country that allows for international child sex markets to prosper by sending wealthy and interested customers. Efforts such as End Child Prostitution in Asian Tourism are presented.
Dilulio, J. J. 1999.áFederal crime policy: Time for a moratorium.áThe Brookings Reviewá17 (1):á17-21. This article presents a discussion of federal crime policy. The role of government and US Supreme Court intervention is presented. It is noted that despite these efforts crime and drugs continued to be a prevalent concern in the U.S. The author presents the argument that public concern regarding drugs and crime will continue to fuel federal responses to this issue.
Douglas, C. A., Harris, J. C., Dalton, M., & Batmanghelidj, N.á2004.áPhilippines: exploited women slam government.áOff Our Backsá34 (1/2):á6. This article presents a discussion of the First National Conference of Victims Survivors of Prostitution. The Philippines government was charged with abusin
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