Author Archives: Pete

OK, this is certainly interesting… Remember that in-depth article at Huffpost about how we as a country are failing addicts that I discussed recently? Again, it’s nowhere near where we need to be headed (read “Chasing the Scream” for what … Continue reading →

Here’s a great little exercise in seeing how government agencies can dance and weave to avoid telling the truth, and to make implications that aren’t true. It’s the ONDCP’s Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Marijuana It’s really worth understanding … Continue reading →

Check out the 9 am panel tomorrow (February 3) at CADCA’s National Leadership Forum. I’m sure the ghost of Harry Anslinger will be there smiling. [Thanks, Tom]

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has been celebrating National Drug Facts Week (“Shattering the Myths”) with lots of things posted on social media. As usual, the only “facts” they’re interested in are those that oppose drug use in … Continue reading →

Rand Paul slams Bush ‘hypocrisy’ on pot Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) accused Jeb Bush of hypocrisy after The Boston Globe reported the former Florida governor was a heavy marijuana smoker while at an elite prep school. […] “You would think … Continue reading →

There’s a new extensive article at Huffington Post worth reading: Dying To Be Free: There’s A Treatment For Heroin Addiction That Actually Works. Why Aren’t We Using It? by Jason Cherkis. This article absolutely destroys the abstinence-only approach to addiction … Continue reading →

While Holder’s recent announcement about limiting federal adoption of civil forfeiture got a lot of people excited, it was important to realize (as we did) that the impact was very limited. The danger was that people would think that Holder’s … Continue reading →

Press Release from the NSA: Gupta Nomination Concern On behalf of the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the 3080 elected sheriffs nationwide, Sheriff John Aubrey, NSA President and Sheriff of Jefferson County, Kentucky wrote today to The Honorable Chuck Grassley … Continue reading →

The media is often up for a juicy pot-related study, without requiring much critical thought. The latest outrage-du-jour is that people are talking about marijuana… on Twitter. Pro-marijuana ‘tweets’ are sky-high on Twitter Analyzing every marijuana-related Twitter message sent during … Continue reading →

We were one of the few reporting sites that showed restraint and skepticism regarding Holder’s announcement of forfeiture “reform.” Yes, it’s a good step, but it’s not a solution. Jacob Sullum continues to report: Despite Holder’s Forfeiture Reform, Cops Still … Continue reading →