Full Definition of BOA. 1. : any of a family (Boidae) of large snakes that kill by constriction and that includes the boa constrictor, anaconda, and python.2. : a long fluffy scarf. See boa defined for English-language learners. See boa defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of BOA. 1. : any of a family (Boidae) of large snakes that kill by constriction and that includes the boa constrictor, anaconda, and python. 2. : a long fluffy scarf. See boa defined for English-language learners. See boa defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
war-on-drugs_0.jpg. June 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's declaration of a war on drugs â a war that has cost roughly a trillion dollars, has produced little to no effect on the supply of or demand for drugs in the United States, and has contributed to making America the world's largest incarcerator.
Once upon a time, before the War on Drugs, there was a war on alcohol.  Prohibition  was created by the Eighteenth Amendment and went into effect in 1920.Most amendments give rights to the people. Not this baby-it took rights away.And just like the War on Drugs, Prohibition didn't work as advertised.nce upon a time, before the War on Drugs, there was a war on alcohol.  Prohibition  was created by the Eighteenth Amendment and went into effect in 1920.