Daily Archives: April 14, 2005

Of course, the headline to this post isn’t really true, but if we were to use the tactics of the Drug Czar, that is what we’d say. Particularly given this news from Canada (you know, the place where they have … Continue reading →

In another trial, in another part of the world, a female student faces a possible sentence of death by firing squad for a marijuana offense, when it’s quite possible that baggage handlers used her luggage (without her knowledge) to do … Continue reading →

Could have been worse — prosecutors asked for life — but this is essentially a life sentence. At TalkLeft. Virginia medical doctor William Hurwitz was sentenced to 25 years in a federal prison today for over-prescribing pain medication. It’s time … Continue reading →

Link NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2005, as National D.A.R.E. … Continue reading →

In Thailand: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday launched his government’s third war on drugs with the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) setting a target for Thailand to be free of illegal drug production by the end of this year. … Continue reading →

Check out Bob Merkin’s post at Vleeptron — particularly the last half: “Do cannabis withdrawals need drug therapy? Controlled trial from America.” CASE STUDY: Cannabis Withdrawal in Adult Caucasian Male PUBLICATION: The Journal of Non-Peer-Reviewed Politicized Irreproducable Junk Science EXPERIMENTAL … Continue reading →