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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > drugs and society > drug policy > key people in drug policy > Carlton Turner
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > deviance > drugs and society > drug policy > key people in drug policy > Carlton Turner
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > deviance > drugs and society > drug policy > key people in drug policy > Carlton Turner

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Carlton Turner  

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  • Carlton Turner (1940-) is best known for his role as director of the Drug Abuse Policy Office during President Ronald Reagan's administration. During his tenure, Turner was referred to as the “drug czar” and was primarily responsible for directing drug-control policies in America. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; Turner, Carlton]

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