3 Signs We’re Headed for a Truce in the War on Drugs
If you’re following along with the latest trends in the news and other media, it’s obvious that we’re clearly moving in the right direction – a drug policy that is progressive and proactive that is decidedly more rational. Finally, it seems, we’re allowing science, compassion, health and human rights to guide our hand. There are . . . . Continue Reading
Old NY Medical Marijuana Laws Poised for Overhaul
In 1980, a law was put on the books in New York that provided for the prescription and use of medical marijuana in the state. It was only allowed through a state-sponsored program and patients were hand picked for inclusion. It’s long fallen into disuse, and now Democrats are looking to overhaul the program and revive it, making New York the newest state to legalize marijuana for medical use.
Pablo Escobar’s Right Hand Man Says: “People Like Me Can’t Be Stopped”
In an interview for Der Spiegel, Velásquez voiced his opinion that the current United States-led “war on drugs” is unwinnable, saying: “People like me can’t be stopped. It’s a war. They lose men, and we lose men. They lose their scruples, and we never had any.”
Wait Lists Are Long for Drug Rehab in NJ
In New Jersey, like many states across the country, the wait lists are intensely long for patients who are ready to seek assistance fighting drug and alcohol addiction. Too often, patients are forced to wait months to get a spot in treatment – and for many, this is just too long.
Ontario Government Invests $15 Million in Helping Pregnant Women Fight Drug Addiction
The epidemic of prescription drug addiction is not just a problem in the United States; the Canadian government is also struggling with helping its citizens overcome the issue – especially its smallest citizens.
Is Addiction Neglected by the US Medical Community?
According to Huffington Post, addiction is the most neglected disease in the United States medical system.
The Jennifer Act is a Mother’s Love Letter to Her Deceased Daughter
Knowing your child is struggling with an addiction that is potentially lethal would be scary enough, but finding out you can’t help them would be enough to break the spirits of many parents.
The ‘War On Drugs’: Hot Topic of Debate
Many legislators and experts in the field of addiction have come forward in recent years to proclaim that the ‘war on drugs’ has failed and that it is time to usher in an era of new policies.
Project Prevention Pays Drug Addicted Women to Sterilize Themselves
How much is your fertility worth to you? According to Project Prevention, a nonprofit organization that advertises in homeless shelters, methadone clinics, and AA meetings across the US, it might be worth about $300 – at least, that’s what they’re offering to women who are struggling with addiction.
Crystal Meth Addiction Crosses Age Barriers
The stereotypical drug addict portrayed on TV and in the minds of most Americans is usually a white or black male under the age of 25, homeless, dangerous, and clearly identified as an addict by his criminal behavior or psychotic demeanor. Crystal meth addicts – many don’t even have a picture of what that looks . . . . Continue Reading