Court Ordered Substance Abuse Treatment
One of the major signs that the war on drugs is ending is the change in attitude toward drug offenses by the judicial system. Judges, generally speaking, are handing out more sentences that include court ordered substance abuse treatments... Learn MoreThe Latest Chapter in the True Cost of the War on Drugs
Author: Justin Mckibben Some experts speculate that the War on Drugs has failed thus far on so many levels, and that reform is vital to resolving these issues. The Count the Costs campaign is a cooperative effort between various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)... Learn MoreDrug Policy and Hypocrisy
By Cheryl Steinberg You know what really grinds my gears? I won’t make you guess: it’s hypocrisy. And although everyone can be a hypocrite from time-to-time, the worst offenders are people in power, such as politicians. Not only are they... Learn MorePhilly Decriminalized Pot in New Law
Author: Justin Mckibben Philadelphia has officially thrown its hat in the ring, joining the ranks in marijuana drug law reform the state has now become the largest city in the United States to formally decriminalize possession for small amounts of... Learn MoreThe Real Deal with Drug-Dealing: Not So Black and White
By Cheryl Steinberg That is, when it comes to race, drug dealing and arrests don’t always go hand-in-hand. In a nutshell, more white people deal drugs, but more black people are arrested for it, statistically-speaking. This clear-cut chart... Learn More6 Ways Addiction is Treated Differently in America
Although we are considered the Leader of the Western World, America has a lot to learn about addiction and addiction treatment. Here are 6 ways addiction is treated differently in America. #1. We Incarcerate People to Stop Drug Use America... Learn MoreNation’s Acting Drug Czar is a Recovering Alcoholic
[caption id="attachment_13460" align="aligncenter" width="191"] Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg The nation’s top drug-control official, Michael Botticelli, just might be the person for the job, considering his first-hand experience with substance abuse. As the Nation’s acting drug czar, Botticelli is tasked... Learn MoreWould Legalizing Marijuana In Florida Affect People in Recovery?
In the past few years new legislation and reforms have sprung up all around the nation in support of the legalization of medical marijuana, and in some states even the recreational use of marijuana. The debate has gone on for... Learn MoreIn the News: Federal Government Moves To Reduce Sentences of Thousands of Drug Offenders
The New Policy The U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously voted a resounding ‘YES’ this past Friday in an attempt to make the recent decision of lowering guidelines of prison sentences for most federal drug law violators retroactive, which means to include... Learn MoreBest Shows about Drugs on Netflix
While there are plenty of shows available to watch that pertain to the production, sale, and use of illegal drugs in our society, there are some that stand out to set examples of situations and circumstances, and give a detailed... Learn MoreBest Drug Documentaries on Netflix
If you are interested in learning more about the culture of drugs and substance abuse, there are plenty of documentary style films out there specifically to educate the public about the politics, law enforcement, and the tragic stories and fatal... Learn MoreChris Christie’s Very Confusing Views on Drug Policy
[caption id="attachment_12386" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Image: ro.wikipedia.org[/caption] New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke during at the 5th annual Faith & Freedom Coalition's “Road to Majority” Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 20th, during which he described his views regarding the... Learn More
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