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The new lie: Smokable PLANT is not medicine
In this ridiculous post, ONDCP Deputy Director Bertha Madras has a rather silly “rebuttal” to the new study showing the value of marijuana in relieving certain symptoms in AIDS sufferers. But the really interesting part… Remember the recent story about … Continue reading
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Lou
Lou Dobbs, who is already missing way too many brain cells, is apparently getting high sucking on the tailpipe of the drug war this week (or am I mixing metaphors?) From last night: DOBBS: Abusing them, dependent upon them, and … Continue reading
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Radley Balko on Kathryn Johnston
Radley said it right… Finally, a serious inquiry into Johnston’s death should take a critical, sweeping look at the fundamental nature of drug policing. The Atlanta Journal reported last month that a misguided focus on arrest numbers and stacking statistics … Continue reading
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Magic mushrooms rewire the brain in a way scientists didn't expect: November 6, 2026 -- A new study …has revealed…