Online Drug Vendors Exploiting United States Postal Service
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Online drug vendors are anonymously delivering their products through the US Postal Service, and the constitutional right to privacy is…
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Western Values Clash With Ayahuasca’s Spiritual Tradition
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The glamorisation of ayahuasca in Western media and the rise in tourism in Latin America has led to the commercialisation…
US Medical Marijuana States Shutting Out Experienced Growers
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As the United States sees regulated medical marijuana models emerge across the country, a glaring paradox has arisen – many…
Against the Evidence, Colombia Resumes Use of Glyphosate in Coca Eradication
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Experiencing a rise in coca cultivation, the Colombian government has resumed the use of a potentially carcinogenic herbicide in its…
Dr. Carl Hart – The Revolutionary Voice of Drug Policy Reason
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“I have to make sure I don't engage in conversations with people who don't abide by the rules of evidence.”…
Tackling the US Heroin ‘Epidemic’: The Need for Decriminalization
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President Barack Obama’s commitment to increased investment in drug treatment is welcome, but people will still face barriers to accessing…
Naloxone Now Available Over the Counter in Canada
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In a fantastic step forward, Health Canada has announced the Naloxone Federal prescription status review results – and it's great…
With Seeds Planted, Cannabis Sales in Uruguay Could Start in Late 2016
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Uruguay’s deliberate, cautious implementation of its cannabis law has turned a new page: the seeds of the crop that will…
Guatemala’s New President Turns Country Away From Talk of Drug Policy Reform
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While talk of drug policy reform grows in Latin America, Guatemala’s new president has emphasized "zero tolerance" policy in a…
Methadone Patient Problems: When The Mix Is Too Much
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For those of you who've never experienced what it's like to down a dose of methadone, let me give you…
Where Reuters Gets It Wrong on Drug Use, Child Welfare & Infant Deaths
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In December, Reuters released an investigative report, “Helpless & Hooked.” It alleges that the failure of physicians and hospitals to…
What Happened to Brazil’s Ruling on Drug Decriminalization?
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Despite news last year suggesting Brazil's Supreme Court would rule imminently on whether the country should decriminalize low-level possession and…