human
I've been hearing a lot of talk about the "war on drugs" lately. What is it all about?
assistant
The war on drugs is a metaphor for the government’s efforts to fight drug use and trafficking. It refers to the various policies that have been enacted since the 1970s, including mandatory minimum sentences, asset forfeiture laws, and other measures designed to reduce the supply and demand of certain drugs. These policies are often referred to as “tough on crime” because they focus on punishing people who break the law rather than helping them get treatment or rehabilitation.