The Benefits of Decriminalizing Drug Use By Artur Domoslawski In 2000, the Portuguese government responded to widespread public concern over drugs by rejecting a “war on drugs” approach and instead decriminalized drug possession and use. It further rebuffed convention by placing the responsibility for decreasing drug demand as well as […]
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Drug War Facts is Drug Policy Facts
The URLs <www.drugpolicyfacts.org> and <www.drugpolicyfacts.com> can both be used to reference Drug War Facts. In other words, both URLs redirect to <www.drugwarfacts.org>. Two new URLs, same great source of reliable, fact-based information on drugs and drug policy — 1,700+ Facts (direct quotes) drawn from over 800 sources.
Cannabis & Hemp , Drug Policy , Question of the Week
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Parents Using Pot
Drug Policy Question of the Week – 8-20-11 As answered by Mary Jane Borden, Editor of Drug War Facts for the Drug Truth Network on 8-20-11. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/3512 Question of the Week: How many parents use marijuana? The U.S. Census estimates that families in households with minor children – married and […]
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Coca Leaf vs. Cocaine
Drug Policy Question of the Week – 8-3-11 As answered by Mary Jane Borden, Editor of Drug War Facts for the Drug Truth Network on 8-3-11. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/3488 Question of the Week: What is the difference between coca leaf and cocaine? According to a paper from Yale University, “Coca leaves are […]
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International Overdose Awareness Day
DPA Coordinating Events for International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31) to Remember Lives Lost and to Educate About Solutions to Overdose Crisis Accidental Overdose Deaths Have Quadrupled Since 1990 — More than 26,000 Americans Die Every Year Radio Stations and Supporters Urged to Play Music by Artists who Died of […]
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Clearing the Smoke: The Science of Cannabis
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The Point
We unequivocally support removing marijuana growing operations from the Mendocino National Forest and all other public lands. We consider this a no-brainer. However, it is our obligation as elected officials to do more than simply line up behind what’s popular. We also consider it our duty to define solutions to […]
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The Boston Freedom Rally
The 22nd Annual Masscann/NORML Boston Freedom Rally, September 17, 2011, High Noon, Boston Common The Boston Freedom Rally is an annual event in Boston, Massachusetts. Held on the third Saturday in September, it is traditionally the second largest annual gathering demanding marijuana law reform in the United States, after the […]
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Too Many Cops?
The crime rate is down but police forces are growing. We’re poorer as a result, but not necessarily any safer. by Ken MacQueen, and Patricia Treble This spring, Tamara Cartwright dropped off an envelope at her local post office outside Lethbridge, Alta. A friend had sent her a jar of […]