- DrugWarRant.com, the longest running single-issue blog devoted to drug policy
Join us on Pete's couch.
Send comments, tips,
and suggestions to: Recent Comments
Servetus on Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?: “The munchies response after using marijuana has been verified experimentally in rats and humans at Washington States University: 19-Feb-2026 –…” Feb 19, 19:37
Servetus on Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?: “No DMT found in the brains of rats in study done in Denmark: 17-Feb-2026 – For decades, the idea that…” Feb 19, 19:18
Servetus on Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?: “Long term tea and coffee consumption is seen as reducing the risk of dementia: 9-Feb-2026 – …moderate consumption of caffeinated…” Feb 10, 19:45
Servetus on Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?: “Alcohol addiction alters gene expression in the endocannabinoid system: 9-Feb-2026 — Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key…” Feb 10, 19:10
Servetus on Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?: “New synthetic opioids (nitazines) discovered in New Orleans wastewater point to increased use during Superbowl LIX and Mardi Gras: 10-Feb-2026…” Feb 10, 18:49
Servetus on Should Venezuela legalize marijuana?: “Marijuana use can lead to a reduction in opioid use: 6-Feb-2026 — Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use…” Feb 7, 11:42
Servetus on Marijuana prohibition and the origins of totalitarianism: “Psilocybin research reveals different social behavior effects as well as inflammation in female mice from exercise in a study of…” Feb 4, 18:56
Servetus on Marijuana prohibition and the origins of totalitarianism: “Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio reveals Δ⁹-THC in combination with Celecoxib reduces Alzheimer’s-related brain pathology in…” Jan 31, 10:50
Pages
- About
- Articles
- A Day at the Museum
- A story for Thanksgiving (Isidro and Teresa Aviles)
- Andrea Barthwell, caught red-handed
- Andrea Barthwell, Snake Oil Salesman
- Bong Hits 4 Jesus – Supreme Court Case
- DEA Bad Girl Michele Leonhart
- Deep Thoughts About the Drug War
- Drug War Victims
- Drug War Videos
- Drug WarRant Joins SOPA, PIPA Protest
- Hammer Down, Pop Up
- If I were Contrarian-King of the United States
- Increase in Burger Abuse Seen
- Irvin Rosenfeld and the Compassionate IND — Medical Marijuana Proof and Government Lies
- Karen Tandy and the DEA (Can Congress Get a Clue?)
- Len Bias – the death that ushered in two decades of destruction
- Mother and Son
- Patriot Act, Victory Act, Despot Act
- Petition for Correction under the ONDCP Information Quality Guidelines
- Raich v. Ashcroft
- Rand and American Enterprise Institute Studies – Indictments of Federal Drug Policy
- the Drug Czar is Required by Law to Lie
- Treatment Statistics
- Who’s Who in Drug Prohibition
- Why is Marijuana Illegal?
Archives
Authors
Daily Archives: August 18, 2004
Conservatives and the Drug War
Martin at Media Crapola has the story about Martha Witherspoon, a 75-year-old great-grandmother, who just finished serving 15 years in prison for buying cocaine from a narc. Martin concludes his post with this strong point: Not to pick on the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Conservatives and the Drug War
“Tough” is not the solution to crime and poverty
Eugene Volokh’s post last night (“Crime and Poverty“) links approvingly to “A Real Story of Two Americas” by Doug Kern at Tech Central and discusses the link between poverty and crime. Unfortunately, both Doug Kern and Eugene Volokh buy into … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on “Tough” is not the solution to crime and poverty
A new, authoritative book
I might have to check this out, despite the steep $60 price tag: Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. From the press release: CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 13, 2004–The Pharmaceutical Press, the publications division of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on A new, authoritative book