human
Are you aware of any new developments in the war on drugs?
assistant
The war on drugs has been going on since Nixon declared it in 1971. It's a complex issue with many different aspects and there are still many challenges to overcome. In recent years, some states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and other states have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. There is also an increasing focus on drug treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration.