WAR ON DRUGS NO ANSWER Thank you for the editorial, Insite’s proven benefits ignored in political fray (SP, April 25). The safe injection site operates in Vancouver with the support of local and provincial governments, but is under continual assault by the federal Conservatives. Insite has kept operating only through […]
Question of the Week
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What are model laws?
Drug Policy Question of the Week – 5-11-11 As answered by Mary Jane Borden, Editor of Drug War Facts for the Drug Truth Network on 5-11-11. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/3382 Question of the Week: What are model laws? According to a 2007 review in the American Journal of Public Health, “Model and uniform […]
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VANDU v. AG Canada – Insite Case
On May 12, 2011 an historic case will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. As many of you know, Canada permitted the operation of a “safer injection site” for those using unlawful injection drugs under supervision. This facility, which is known as “Insite” was originally a scientific experiment […]
International
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Following Arab World’s Lead, Mexicans Rise Up
The men and women took to the stage in the Mexico City’s vast plaza and tearfully told stories of how they lost their loved ones: how a son was kidnapped, tortured and dumped dead in a car trunk; how a brother was killed for standing up to gangsters; how a […]
Letter Writer of the Month
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Letter Writer of the Month – April
ROBERT SHARPE DrugSense recognizes Robert Sharpe for his 11 letters published during April, bringing the total number of published letters archived by MAP to 2,475. Robert spends about an hour a day after work sending out letters. Where appropriate Robert references specific Drug War Facts http://www.drugwarfacts.org . Robert’s tips for […]
Letter of the Week
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Letter Of The Week
MARIJUANA NON-THREAT Marijuana is medicinal, but it’s not for everyone. Pills aren’t for everyone either. Suffering with chronic pain in my pectoral muscle is not cancer, but it’s not enjoyable for me to be hurting, either. If I take too many pills to alleviate the pain, there’s a great chance […]
Drug Policy , Question of the Week
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Is Asset Forfeiture taxation?
Drug Policy Question of the Week – 4-20-11 As answered by Mary Jane Borden, Editor of Drug War Facts for the Drug Truth Network on 4-20-11. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/3355. Question of the Week: Is Asset Forfeiture taxation? According to the U.S. Justice Department, “Civil forfeiture is a proceeding brought against the property […]
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Do drug courts work?
Drug Policy Question of the Week – 4-12-11 As answered by Mary Jane Borden, Editor of Drug War Facts for the Drug Truth Network on 4-12-11. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/3343. Question of the Week: Do drug courts work? A new report called “Drug Courts Are Not the Answer” from the Drug Policy Alliance […]