Could Legalizing Marijuana Curb Mexican Drug Violence?
Could Legalizing Marijuana Curb Mexican Drug Violence? – Complete video at: fora.tv Beau Kilmer and Richard Lee debate the potential effects marijuana legalization in California could have on Mexican drug cartels. Kilmer cites that California only accounts for a small percentage of the cartels’ revenue, while Lee counters that… 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
Mark Kleiman – Which Drugs Should Be Legal? How Legal Should They Be?
Mark Kleiman – Which Drugs Should Be Legal? How Legal Should They Be? – September 20, 2012 Which Drugs Should Be Legal? How Legal Should They Be? Room 003, Rockefeller Center 4:30 PM Mark Kleiman Professor of Public Policy, UCLA Mark Kleiman is Professor of Public Policy in the… Continue reading
What Happened When Portugal Decriminalized Drugs?
What Happened When Portugal Decriminalized Drugs? – “The government in Portugal has no plans to back down. Although the Netherlands is the European country most associated with liberal drug laws, it has already been ten years since Portugal became the first European nation to take the brave step of… Continue reading
Marijuana, Law Enforcement and Young New Yorkers | the New School
Marijuana, Law Enforcement and Young New Yorkers | The New School – Study non-profit management, urban and environmental policy, human resources, and international affairs at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy, a part of The New School in New York City. | www.newschool.edu According to… Continue reading
Feb. 21 Kasich on Drug Abuse 2.mov
Feb. 21 Kasich on Drug Abuse 2.mov – Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former Attorney General Betty Montgomery and others announce initiative to combat prescription drug abuse in Scioto County.
The fight for sexual sanity in a world awash in porn
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Betty Ford Center: Addiction the Disease – Part 3
Betty Ford Center: Addiction the Disease – Part 3 – Dr. Harry Haroutunian, Betty Ford Center Physician Director, addresses the difference between choosing to drink and the disease concept of addiction and alcoholism.
DUI suspect who struck man was addiction counselor
Filed under: drug treatment news 2010
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Tough Love Risk for Drug Addicts
Tough love risk for drug addicts – Zero Tolerance, Tough Love, Tough on Drugs, Blinding stupidity – call it what you will. Kudos to SBS for being the only Aussie broadcaster to run this vital item. Australia’s ANCD has supporters of forced detention, random school drug testing, Swedish Zero… Continue reading
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