LEGAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUG CRIMES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF VIETNAM AND OTHER COUNTRIES

Authors

  • Vu The Hoai Saigon University https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6312-8225
  • Nguyen Thi Khanh Trang Graduate Academy of Social Sciences
  • Dang Thi Thao Nghe An University
  • Nguyen Thi Kim Chi East Asia University of Technology
  • Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh Department of Marketing, Thuongmai University
  • Pham Tam Duong East Asia University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n4.4810

Keywords:

Drug Crimes, Legal Frameworks, Vietnam, International Cooperation, Rehabilitation Programs

Abstract

The proliferation of drug-related crimes remains one of the most formidable challenges for governments and societies worldwide. Despite the shared threat of drug abuse and trafficking, different nations have developed diverse legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to combat the drug crisis. This article examines the legal and practical dimensions of the fight against drug crimes in Vietnam, comparing it to the strategies implemented by several other countries. By exploring Vietnam's legal provisions, the effectiveness of its enforcement systems, and the socio-economic factors influencing drug crime, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengths and weaknesses in its approach. Furthermore, the paper assesses international cooperation in drug law enforcement and highlights best practices from countries with advanced anti-drug strategies, offering recommendations for enhancing global and national efforts to tackle the drug epidemic.

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Published

2026-02-10

How to Cite

Hoai, V. T., Trang, N. T. K., Thao, D. T., Chi, N. T. K., Oanh, N. T. K., & Duong, P. T. (2026). LEGAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUG CRIMES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF VIETNAM AND OTHER COUNTRIES. Veredas Do Direito, 23(4), e234810. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n4.4810

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Vol. 23 No. 4 (2026): Veredas do Direito, v. 23, n. 4 2026

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