Colombia’s Cocaine Explosion Stokes Political and Social Crises
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Cocaine is one of the world’s most in-demand drugs. Its production center is in the Andean region of Colombia, Peru…
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The War on Drugs Disenfranchises Thousands of Black Americans, Subverting Democracy
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The US war on drugs disenfranchises hundreds of thousands of people, particularly black Americans, subverting the democratic process and benefitting…
Peru Coca Crop Production Up 9% in One Year, Ending Downward Trend
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The surface area used in Peru to grow the coca crop, from which cocaine is produced, has risen by 9…
Colombia Trafficker Links Costa Rica Business, Officials to Drug Trade
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An alleged coordinator of a drug trafficking network in Colombia claimed that transnational criminal groups operate in Costa Rica alongside…
A Problem of ‘Joint’ Use: Exploring the Interplay Between Cannabis and Tobacco
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“Do you remember what to do? Inhale from the joint for four seconds, hold that breath for 8 seconds, then…
Philosopher Michel Foucault’s Death Valley LSD Trip
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Editor’s Note: Michel Foucault (born Paul-Michel Foucault in 1926) was one of the central thinkers of the latter half of the…
Прогрессивная реформа наркополитики в штате Орегон
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Наказание за хранение наркотиков в американском штате Орегон значительно сократилось после того, как его губернатор подписала два закона об уголовном…
Trump Blackmailing Colombia under Guise of Drug War, Bolivian President Claims
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President Trump has threatened to sanction Colombia for failing to prevent cocaine trafficking, but Bolivian leader Evo Morales claims it…
Trump’s Racist Law Enforcement Agenda
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Earlier this month, Trump declared his plans to ramp up law enforcement to combat fatal opioid overdoses. Less than a week…
Could MDMA Be the Perfect Drug to Treat PTSD? The US Government Wants to Find Out
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The US government’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached an agreement with a non-profit, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic…
Historic Oregon Drug Legislation Signed Into Law: Penalties Reduced for Heroin, MDMA Possession
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Penalties for the possession of drugs in the US state of Oregon have been significantly reduced, as the governor signs…
The War on Drugs Is Holding Science Back
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Alcoholism is a relentless condition—90 percent of patients suffer a relapse within three years. But Dr. Ben Sessa believes he’s…