Stevie Nicks Talks About Her Past Drug Addiction
Stevie Nicks Talks About Her Past Drug Addiction Legendary rock musician Stevie Nicks, who was first known for her part in Fleetwood Mac and then went on to establishing a successful solo career, made an historic return to Rolling Stone magazine this month. The newest volume, which came out today, marks the first time she’s . . . . Continue Reading
Why Some Cops Support Drug Legalization
You might be surprised to hear that there are police officers out there who actually support legalizing all drugs, not just marijuana. In light of just how much of a failure, and money pit, the war on drugs in this country has been, there are proponents of not only decriminalizing drugs but, making them legal. . . . . Continue Reading
Will the Next President Undo New Pot Policies?
While many would say that the United States Congress has apparently turned a blind eye to marijuana legalization legislation on the state level with all the marijuana news during the midterms, some speculate that the next president may enforce federal restriction on the drug more strictly than the current presidential administration. When looking at the statistics . . . . Continue Reading
New Drug to Treat Marijuana Addiction?
Many people still question whether or not marijuana addiction is a real problem. Some people with a substance abuse problem with marijuana are falsely under the impression that going to a drug treatment program such as rehab, you have to be using so-called hard drugs, like opiates (painkillers, heroin), cocaine, crack, or other such drugs. . . . . Continue Reading
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
Vermont’s Heroin Epidemic
According to surveys shown in 2010 and 2011 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Vermont leads the nation in illegal drug use per capita. That’s not particularly surprising or shocking when it comes to marijuana, but the trend of Vermont’s heroin epidemic that’s surged into the state is cause for worry and . . . . Continue Reading
Movie Review: There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler drove the wrong way in the fast lane of the Taconic State Parkway in New York for nearly two miles, before colliding head-on with an oncoming SUV. The end result was tragic: 8 casualties including herself, her 2 year-old daughter, three nieces, and all three people . . . . Continue Reading