drug policy

The War on Drugs Is a Failure


 

The War on Drugs Is a Failure – The War on Drugs is a campaign of prohibition and foreign military aid and military intervention being undertaken by the United States government, with the assistance of participating countries, intended to both define and reduce the illegal drug trade. This initiative… Continue reading

What Measures Have Been Taken in the Past to Provide Rehab to Drug Users Through Governmental Funding?

Question by Lauren: What measures have been taken in the past to provide rehab to drug users through governmental funding?
One of my few issues with Barack Obama’s platform is a fraction of his stance on HIV/AIDS prevention. I don’t understand why he believes in funding a needle exchange… Continue reading

I Need to Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Manteca, California. How?

Question by ashely lc: I need to find addiction treatment centers in Manteca, California. How?
I want to do this because I have lost people to drugs and alcohol. For a time, I was consumed by my hatred for those substances. Then I realized that I shouldn’t be angry.… Continue reading

Is This a Good Example of Federally a Controlled Health Care System?

Question by ??????: Is this a good example of federally a controlled health care system?
Legislation was passed in 1994 to fund the Ryan White foundation 100% and called it ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program).
The article written guaranteed high profits to pharmaceutical companies and HIV units/clinics and also… Continue reading

How Can I Help My Big Brother Overcome His Drug Addiction?

Question by cal: How can I help my big brother overcome his drug addiction?
My big brother is having a relationship with Mary Jane (marijuana). He knows that it’s not good for him but he says he likes what it does to him so he continues to use it.… Continue reading

Would Legalizing Marijuana Increase Consumption?


 

Would Legalizing Marijuana Increase Consumption? – Complete video at: fora.tv A panel of advocates debate the potential effects of marijuana legalization on consumption rates of the drug. Cannabis activist Richard Lee argues that legalization decreases marijuana use, while RAND’s Beau Kilmer points out a common misconception related to that… Continue reading