Monthly Archives: April 2005

Drug Scandals in our Schools!

Posted on April 5, 2005 by Pete Guither

This startling story: Nine students were sent to a hospital after eating caffeine-laced mints taken to class by a 13-year-old boy. The boy was suspended from school for 10 days. Yep. Dangerous stuff. Definitely deserving of a suspension. What were … Continue reading →

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Is this what we want in our schools?

Posted on April 3, 2005 by Pete Guither

This came to me via the Eurodrug group, regarding a school bust in Norway: Friday 50 police officers and some toll officers with dogs, sealed off an entire High School / College, refusing free movement and scaring 1700 students in … Continue reading →

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And yet, the drug war continues without pause…

Posted on April 2, 2005 by Pete Guither

(From CNN: Report: Colombia drug war failing.) A new White House report showed that a massive aerial spraying offensive last year failed to dent the area of coca under cultivation in Colombia. But President Alvaro Uribe vowed on Friday to … Continue reading →

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Some Interesting Reading

Posted on April 2, 2005 by Pete Guither

“bullet” Jacob Sullum on the conviction of pain doctor William Hurwitz in Dose Response Misconceptions about pain treatment could put a doctor in prison for life “bullet” In a potentially related story, UNM Doctors Discover Way to Measure Pain. Interesting, … Continue reading →

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Bush to re-classify Marijuana

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Pete Guither

Amazing news, and about time! From the New York Tribune: April 1, 2005. WASHINGTON DC: President Bush today announced the administration’s decision to change the classification of cannabis (marijuana) under Controlled Substances Act (CSA) scheduling. While there had been some … Continue reading →

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