Why was there a 94% increase in the number of people incarcerated for drug use from 1990 to 2007?
A)The government increasingly used imprisonment to attempt to punish drug use during this period.
B)Marijuana was outlawed in 1990.
C)Use of all drugs increased dramatically during this period.
D)Use of cocaine increased dramatically during this period.

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During this period, the government implemented stricter drug policies and mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related offenses. This led to an increase in the number of people being incarcerated for drug use.

Why Was There a 94% Increase in the Number of People