- 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 Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “Marijuana helps people get a more restful night’s sleep: 27-Aug-2025 — About one out of every three people has some…” Aug 29, 21:22
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “Corrected Link: AAAS Public Science News Release: Rewiring addiction with designer proteins–New treatment approach could disrupt the cycle of addiction…” Aug 29, 21:03
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “Bioengineered proteins show promise in creating gene therapies for cocaine addiction: 27-Aug-2025 — A new biochemical approach to combat addiction,…” Aug 29, 20:08
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “Psychedelics research pioneer Dr Harriet de Wit is featured in an interview: 26-Aug-2025 — CHICAGO, Illinois, USA — In a…” Aug 29, 00:12
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “Prosecuting women for drug use during their pregnancy undergoes a critical review at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public…” Aug 20, 21:40
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “What if your dog ingests cocaine? Protect pets from future accidents: 17-AUG-2025–Dr Jake Johnson is a cardiology resident at North…” Aug 18, 21:55
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “UC Irvine researchers find that a form of vitamin B3 and a green tea anti-oxidant can reverse age related deficits…” Aug 9, 09:38
Servetus on Marijuana and the American drug rehab industry: “Psychedelics promotes new connections in the brain: 4-Aug-2025 — Understanding exactly how psychedelics promote new connections in the brain is…” Aug 7, 21:46
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
Monthly Archives: September 2007
A first ad
So yesterday, I asked if we can make a TV ad. And, of course, talked about YouTube viral marketing. Well, it only took one day and we’ve got our first YouTube ad courtesy of Alex The media is available to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on A first ad
Open Thread
Between work and rehearsals every evening, I haven’t had as much time to devote to Drug WarRant this week as I’d like. But on a personal note, I’m having a blast as musical director and keyboard player for what will … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Open Thread
Bill Maher asks Dodd for a good reason why marijuana should be illegal
Dodd steps up, and while stopping short of legalization, calls for allowing states rights for medical marijuana, decriminalizing recreational marijuana, and fixing crack/powder disparities. Via Huffington Post, where there are quite a few comments.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Bill Maher asks Dodd for a good reason why marijuana should be illegal
Can we make a TV ad?
There’s been some good discussion in comments about the power of television ads and the possibility of running some for drug policy reform. I’ve always liked the idea (even though I have no money to actually run any), so… Why … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Can we make a TV ad?
Three must-read articles…
“bullet” Whenever Maia Szalavitz has a new article about the drug war, I have come to expect brilliance, and today’s is no exception: Increasing Agony, Not Fighting Addiction Think about it: we have the ability to ease the pain of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Three must-read articles…
Medical marijuana in Rhode Island
A very nice story about the working medical marijuana program in Rhode Island: For more than 300 Rhode Islanders, marijuana provides legal relief The article references our friend Tom Angell: O‰Donnell, now 44, was a dynamo in a wheelchair, lobbying … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Medical marijuana in Rhode Island
Catching a bad man
Diego Montoya, a reputed major Colombian drug trafficker and mass murderer was captured yesterday. If what he is accused of is true, then I join the drug czar in celebrating his arrest. However, unlike the drug czar, I understand that … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Catching a bad man
What a long, strange trip
I’ve always been pretty big Doonesbury fan, and have recently found myself pulling out some of the old books of strips from the early years. And I also happened upon a Knight Lecture talk given by Garry Trudeau at Stanford … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on What a long, strange trip
Let them suffer
A disturbing article in the New York Times: Drugs Banned, Many of World‰s Poor Suffer in Pain Like millions of others in the world‰s poorest countries, she is destined to die in pain. She cannot get the drug she needs … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Let them suffer
How’s that war going?
Link (AP) BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombia‰s vice president said Sunday that a U.S.-backed program to fumigate coca fields is failing to stem cocaine trafficking and called for anti-drug efforts to shift away from the practice. Hmm, not so well, then. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on How’s that war going?