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The $2 Billion drug raid

Authorities seize over $2 billion worth of stimulant drugs in co-ordinated raids in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Illicit drug use is endemic in the region despite the 'liberal' use of the death penalty by the authorities.

Michelle Alexander Speaks About Drug War

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Has the drug war simply created a new sub-caste in America?

INCB criticises decriminalisation

The most recent report by the INCB of the UN criticises some Latin American governments.

Uzbek HIV activist sentenced to 7 years

HIV NGOs repressions continue in Uzbekistan.

Heroin Clinics in Scotland

The 'prescribed diamorphine' debate is underway among the councillors of Aberdeen.

 

Warfare in Tamaulipas

The main stream media is not reporting the drug war in Mexico, so citizens are stepping in.

CND taking place from March 8th

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the global drug situation and to reinforce the system of controls.

Is it really bad

They meet the scum of the world and get to know all the dark and dingey places

On women, drugs and risk taking

Two different pieces of research bring together intersting ideas about love, self-destruction, and gender roles

My first cigarette

I can't forget the day I took my first lug on a cigarrette. I didn't like it. I didnt even feel cool.

Forced detox in Australia

Proposed state laws in Australia will allow authorities to forcibly detain drug and alcohol users.

The right to rave

Are you more scared of ravers or terrorists?

Spanish drug hypermarket raid

Last week Spanish Police conducted a raid on what they described as a “hypermarket” for illicit drugs.