Articles related to "War On Drugs"
Financial Cost of the War on Drugs
More than thirty years after the War on Drugs was declared, billions of dollars are being spent every year on a losing battle.
cost of war on drugs • war on drugs cost • war on drugs how money is spent • costs of the war on drugs • money spent on the war on drugs
More than thirty years after the War on Drugs was declared, billions of dollars are being spent every year on a losing battle.
cost of war on drugs • war on drugs cost • war on drugs how money is spent • costs of the war on drugs • money spent on the war on drugs
The War on Drugs,Truly A War on People
Marijuana is blamed by many people for many medical and societal ills out of ignorance - despite recent medical evidence clearing up many of these misconceptions!
war on drugs marijuana • war on drugs united states • war on drugs prohibition • war on drugs war on people • war on drugs possession
Marijuana is blamed by many people for many medical and societal ills out of ignorance - despite recent medical evidence clearing up many of these misconceptions!
war on drugs marijuana • war on drugs united states • war on drugs prohibition • war on drugs war on people • war on drugs possession
American Drug Czar, End to "The War on Drugs"
Gil Kerlikowske, recently appointed head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, pushing treatment over punishment and incarceration.
end the war on drugs • american war on drugs • obama drug czar • gil kerlikowske • obama administration marijuana
Gil Kerlikowske, recently appointed head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, pushing treatment over punishment and incarceration.
end the war on drugs • american war on drugs • obama drug czar • gil kerlikowske • obama administration marijuana
Celebrity Over-Dose Deaths Ignites War On Drugs
America's trust in pharmaceuticals is re-examined and an alternative to prescription drugs is recommended as addiction rates rise and legal drug deaths hit mainstream
drugs • pharmacy • pharmaceutical • opioids • opiate receptors
America's trust in pharmaceuticals is re-examined and an alternative to prescription drugs is recommended as addiction rates rise and legal drug deaths hit mainstream
drugs • pharmacy • pharmaceutical • opioids • opiate receptors
Coca, Culture, and Customs
Remember the words to the chorus of that Arlo Guthrie, Jr. song made famous at Woodstock: "Flying into Los Angeles/Bringing in a couple of kilos/Don't touch my bags if you please, Mr. Customs man"? Remember these lyrics to the Glen Frey song "Smuggler's Blues": "It's propping up the governments of Colombia and Peru/You ask any DEA man/They say there is nothing we can do"? Where the US war against the illegal drugs trade is concerned, it is still a case of the same old song.
us/colombia drug traffic • illegal drug trade • smuggling • cocaine trade • war on drugs
Remember the words to the chorus of that Arlo Guthrie, Jr. song made famous at Woodstock: "Flying into Los Angeles/Bringing in a couple of kilos/Don't touch my bags if you please, Mr. Customs man"? Remember these lyrics to the Glen Frey song "Smuggler's Blues": "It's propping up the governments of Colombia and Peru/You ask any DEA man/They say there is nothing we can do"? Where the US war against the illegal drugs trade is concerned, it is still a case of the same old song.
us/colombia drug traffic • illegal drug trade • smuggling • cocaine trade • war on drugs
Don't Be Fooled By The War On Drugs
Propsed drug legislation attacks the First and Fourth Amendments.
secret search • hr 2987 • anti-drug • first amendment • fourth amendment
Propsed drug legislation attacks the First and Fourth Amendments.
secret search • hr 2987 • anti-drug • first amendment • fourth amendment
Political Debates – Legalization of Cannabis
Prohibition of cannabis is still an ongoing process in much of the world, contrary to emerging scientific findings and public opinion.
legalization pot canada • marc emery prince pot • marijuana legalization united states • weed legal canada • weed legal united states
Prohibition of cannabis is still an ongoing process in much of the world, contrary to emerging scientific findings and public opinion.
legalization pot canada • marc emery prince pot • marijuana legalization united states • weed legal canada • weed legal united states
The Politics of Pain and the War on Drugs
The effects of the policy of our Government in their War on Drugs is causing great harm to those who suffer from pain that is caused by Neuropathic Disease. Until this policy is corrected or terminated. The numbers of those that suffer will grow - until they exist no longer.
dea • drug enforcement agency • opioid drugs • drug raids • oklahoma
The effects of the policy of our Government in their War on Drugs is causing great harm to those who suffer from pain that is caused by Neuropathic Disease. Until this policy is corrected or terminated. The numbers of those that suffer will grow - until they exist no longer.
dea • drug enforcement agency • opioid drugs • drug raids • oklahoma
The War on Drugs
An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs.
constitution • mandatory minimums • drugs • congress • narcotics
An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs.
constitution • mandatory minimums • drugs • congress • narcotics
War on Drugs Expands to Include a New Enemy
Drug abuse addiction continues to spread. Young adults continuously experiment for new highs that are potent and inexpensive. This time the cocktail is deadly, sherms.
war on drugs • sherm • drug war • drug abuse • drug abuse addiction
Drug abuse addiction continues to spread. Young adults continuously experiment for new highs that are potent and inexpensive. This time the cocktail is deadly, sherms.
war on drugs • sherm • drug war • drug abuse • drug abuse addiction
Legislating Morality Can Be Hazardous to OUR Health
<p>The U.S. Government's War on Drugs continues to kill many more people than it saves as history (Prohibition: the Government's "War on Alcoholic Beverages") repeats itself.
drugs • crime • violence • prohibition • cartel
<p>The U.S. Government's War on Drugs continues to kill many more people than it saves as history (Prohibition: the Government's "War on Alcoholic Beverages") repeats itself.
drugs • crime • violence • prohibition • cartel
FAITHFUL AND TRUE
Not only are they two of the cutest critters on four legs, but they help keep our children safe. As tremendous weapons in the war on drugs and violence, Faithful and True have worked in over a thousand schools, fairs, and functions in 30 states and Canada. Another story on drug dogs? Not hardly! Read on to meet Faithful and True, the armadillos!
put on your armor • armadillos • armored ones • nine-banded armadillos • insectivores
Not only are they two of the cutest critters on four legs, but they help keep our children safe. As tremendous weapons in the war on drugs and violence, Faithful and True have worked in over a thousand schools, fairs, and functions in 30 states and Canada. Another story on drug dogs? Not hardly! Read on to meet Faithful and True, the armadillos!
put on your armor • armadillos • armored ones • nine-banded armadillos • insectivores
Industrial Hemp in Today's Environment
Industrial hemp is non-narcotic and one of the most useful and "green" plants for industry. The US imports hemp-based products, but it's still illegal to grow hemp there.
hemp • industrial hemp • cannabis sativa • hemp rope • hemp for victory
Industrial hemp is non-narcotic and one of the most useful and "green" plants for industry. The US imports hemp-based products, but it's still illegal to grow hemp there.
hemp • industrial hemp • cannabis sativa • hemp rope • hemp for victory
Milton Friedman 1912-2006
Milton Friedman considered himself a Libertarian who backed the Republican party of Ronald Regan for lowering taxes and reducing government regulation.
milton friedman • rose d. friedman • investment newsletter • discussion • stock market
Milton Friedman considered himself a Libertarian who backed the Republican party of Ronald Regan for lowering taxes and reducing government regulation.
milton friedman • rose d. friedman • investment newsletter • discussion • stock market
Pregnant Women with Drug Addictions Need Help
A developing fetus can be irreversibly damaged by the drugs a mother uses while pregnant. Substance abuse is serious and in some cases deadly for an unborn child.
pregnant women • drug addictions • war on drugs • pregnancy and drug addiction • developing fetus
A developing fetus can be irreversibly damaged by the drugs a mother uses while pregnant. Substance abuse is serious and in some cases deadly for an unborn child.
pregnant women • drug addictions • war on drugs • pregnancy and drug addiction • developing fetus
Smoking: New Crime Coming
Tobacco smoking may become to this decade what boozing was to the Prohibition era -- a crime conceived to change social behavior by law.
crime • new crime • smoking • tobacco • tobacco smoking
Tobacco smoking may become to this decade what boozing was to the Prohibition era -- a crime conceived to change social behavior by law.
crime • new crime • smoking • tobacco • tobacco smoking
The Effectiveness of Get Tough on Crime Policies
For decades now, get touch policies on those convicted of crime have been used to try and "clean up" the streets. Are these methods really making America safer?
effectiveness tough on crime policies • get tough solutions • mandatory sentencing • prison overcrowding • war on drugs
For decades now, get touch policies on those convicted of crime have been used to try and "clean up" the streets. Are these methods really making America safer?
effectiveness tough on crime policies • get tough solutions • mandatory sentencing • prison overcrowding • war on drugs
The Lost War
The use of law enforcement as the means to curb drug use has not succeeded.
drug war • dan baum • smoke and mirrors: the war on drugs and the politi
The use of law enforcement as the means to curb drug use has not succeeded.
drug war • dan baum • smoke and mirrors: the war on drugs and the politi
The Mexican Drug War
Violence is starting to spill over the borders, the military has taken over in many areas of Mexico, things have only gotten worse.
war on drugs • wall street journal • mexican drug cartels • marijuana • legalization of marijuana
Violence is starting to spill over the borders, the military has taken over in many areas of Mexico, things have only gotten worse.
war on drugs • wall street journal • mexican drug cartels • marijuana • legalization of marijuana
The Tragedy of Unsympathetic Treatment - by the medical industry
Defines the medical indurstry. Describes the migration of PNS neuropathies to the CNS and the resulting damage. Presents a first hand account of the Last Stage of CNS RSD.
neuropathic migration • medical industry • war on drugs • endless pain • eternal pain
Defines the medical indurstry. Describes the migration of PNS neuropathies to the CNS and the resulting damage. Presents a first hand account of the Last Stage of CNS RSD.
neuropathic migration • medical industry • war on drugs • endless pain • eternal pain
Families Need Realistic Expectations of Life
Many sit spellbound and shellshocked while watching specials on drugs, the economy, and the general state of our society. Maybe unrealistic expectations are to blame.
families need realistic expectations of life • giving the great american dream a reality check • fighting drugs from within the soul of society • parents providing reality checks to children • find balance in the great american dream
Many sit spellbound and shellshocked while watching specials on drugs, the economy, and the general state of our society. Maybe unrealistic expectations are to blame.
families need realistic expectations of life • giving the great american dream a reality check • fighting drugs from within the soul of society • parents providing reality checks to children • find balance in the great american dream
Ron Paul's 2009 Agenda
US Representative Ron Paul energized leauges of voters in 2007 and 2008 with his grass roots campaign for smaller government and personal freedom. What is he doing now?
ron paul as dr. no • paul against auto industry bailout • paul on the war on drugs • paul to end prohibition • paul on fox business
US Representative Ron Paul energized leauges of voters in 2007 and 2008 with his grass roots campaign for smaller government and personal freedom. What is he doing now?
ron paul as dr. no • paul against auto industry bailout • paul on the war on drugs • paul to end prohibition • paul on fox business
The Effects Of RSD Upon the Mental State of the Patient
A program of defense against the ravages of RSD is possible. A multi-pronged attack upon the disease includes pain management and medication, physical therapy, diet and supplements, developement of a support system, and the use of a mind-set or mental strategy to defend against the disease.
intractable pain • ganglion • trigger-points • mental strategy • mind-set
A program of defense against the ravages of RSD is possible. A multi-pronged attack upon the disease includes pain management and medication, physical therapy, diet and supplements, developement of a support system, and the use of a mind-set or mental strategy to defend against the disease.
intractable pain • ganglion • trigger-points • mental strategy • mind-set
Using Real Words
It's important to look critically at some words used by the government and the media, and use words that are closer to the truth. I translate some propaganda words into a more accurate form.
It's important to look critically at some words used by the government and the media, and use words that are closer to the truth. I translate some propaganda words into a more accurate form.
Movie Review: A Scanner Darkly
My assessment: "Director Linklater could have done so much more with Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly."
a scanner darkly • philip k. dick • keanu reeves • warner independent pictures • richard linklater
My assessment: "Director Linklater could have done so much more with Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly."
a scanner darkly • philip k. dick • keanu reeves • warner independent pictures • richard linklater
Statistics to make a point
Statistics to help you when you need to make a point with hard data.
statistics • government • freedom • politics • rights
Statistics to help you when you need to make a point with hard data.
statistics • government • freedom • politics • rights
The Origins of Cocaine
The last and fourth of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. Purification of the coca plant led to debate and legislation.
history of cocaine • south american coca plant • drug legislation • schedule ii drug • south american cash crop
The last and fourth of a multi-part series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. Purification of the coca plant led to debate and legislation.
history of cocaine • south american coca plant • drug legislation • schedule ii drug • south american cash crop
The Origins of Heroin
Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.
opiate abuse • history of heroin use • opium poppy derivatives • physical effects of heroin use • physical effects of opium use
Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.
opiate abuse • history of heroin use • opium poppy derivatives • physical effects of heroin use • physical effects of opium use
Good Drugs, Bad Drugs
Is there such a thing as a 'good' drug vs. a 'bad' one from a spiritual perspective, or is the interpretation primarily political?
good drugs • bad drugs • entheogens • psychotropics • gateway to enlightenment
Is there such a thing as a 'good' drug vs. a 'bad' one from a spiritual perspective, or is the interpretation primarily political?
good drugs • bad drugs • entheogens • psychotropics • gateway to enlightenment
Reefer Madness: Tell Your Children
This partial synopsis and brief analysis of the American cult film classic "Reefer Madness" examines some of this early motion picture's themes and techniques.
reefer madness movie 1936 • reefer madness tell your children 1936 • movies and films 1936 • reefer madness propaganda films • cult classic films
This partial synopsis and brief analysis of the American cult film classic "Reefer Madness" examines some of this early motion picture's themes and techniques.
reefer madness movie 1936 • reefer madness tell your children 1936 • movies and films 1936 • reefer madness propaganda films • cult classic films
Canadian Politics – New Democratic Party (NDP)
The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.
canada election 2008 • october 14 election • new democratic party canada • jack layton canada • ndp canada
The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.
canada election 2008 • october 14 election • new democratic party canada • jack layton canada • ndp canada
Homeschooling
Some reasons for homeschooling.
freedom • homeschool • family • education • freedom of expression
Some reasons for homeschooling.
freedom • homeschool • family • education • freedom of expression
The Political Race for Diversity
After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?
diversity • politics • race • midterm elections • democrat
After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?
diversity • politics • race • midterm elections • democrat
The Sea Change Caused by RU-486
The advent of drugs to induce abortions makes it practically impossible ban abortions. Anti-abortion advocates should change tactics.
ru-486 • abortion
The advent of drugs to induce abortions makes it practically impossible ban abortions. Anti-abortion advocates should change tactics.
ru-486 • abortion
A Handful of Unique Graduate Degrees for 2009
Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.
graduate degree programs • unique graduate degree majors • graduate schools • mba programs • ms degree majors
Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.
graduate degree programs • unique graduate degree majors • graduate schools • mba programs • ms degree majors
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Doc! I Hurt!
Resources for Chronic Pain can be as close as a mouseclick!
suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabilities • handicapped • disabled
Resources for Chronic Pain can be as close as a mouseclick!
suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabilities • handicapped • disabled
Drugs- Legalize Some, Demonize Others
Drug legalization may not be as an extreme of an idea as one might think. Could it work in the United States?
drugs • legislation • ritalin • medical use marijuana • libertarian
Drug legalization may not be as an extreme of an idea as one might think. Could it work in the United States?
drugs • legislation • ritalin • medical use marijuana • libertarian
Imperial Judiciary Decides on Religious Instruction
A judge decides on appropriate religious instruction for a child.
judge john w. coughlin • dr. cheryl clark • elsey mcleod • parental rights
A judge decides on appropriate religious instruction for a child.
judge john w. coughlin • dr. cheryl clark • elsey mcleod • parental rights
Language for a new war
Was the action of Tuesday September 11 an act of war or terrorism? Language is going to help define this war.
war • conflict • language • terrorism • rumsfeld
Was the action of Tuesday September 11 an act of war or terrorism? Language is going to help define this war.
war • conflict • language • terrorism • rumsfeld
Presidential Hopefuls Launch Ads
Commercials have begun to air for the presidential candidates of 2008 clearly aiming to attract new voters, particularly young ones, to particular campaigns
2008 presidential campaign • you tube political power • richardson humorous job interview • romney youth mismatch • gravel stoner image
Commercials have begun to air for the presidential candidates of 2008 clearly aiming to attract new voters, particularly young ones, to particular campaigns
2008 presidential campaign • you tube political power • richardson humorous job interview • romney youth mismatch • gravel stoner image
The Origins of Psychedelics
Part three of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. The hallucinogenic exploration of the Sixties began in both nature and a lab.
history of drug use • history of psychedelics • history of hallucinogens • early altered consciousness research • natural hallucinogens
Part three of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. The hallucinogenic exploration of the Sixties began in both nature and a lab.
history of drug use • history of psychedelics • history of hallucinogens • early altered consciousness research • natural hallucinogens
The Votes are In!
The votes are in and the nominees have been announced. Here's a review of the films; check them out and then let us know who you think will take home the Oscar in this week's poll.
gladiator • traffic • chocolat • erin brockovich • crouchinh tiger
The votes are in and the nominees have been announced. Here's a review of the films; check them out and then let us know who you think will take home the Oscar in this week's poll.
gladiator • traffic • chocolat • erin brockovich • crouchinh tiger
Wyoming Nights
Discussion of the search and seizure implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in <i>Wyoming</i> v. <i>Sandra Houghton.</i>
wyoming vs.houghton • us supreme court • search • court decisions
Discussion of the search and seizure implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in <i>Wyoming</i> v. <i>Sandra Houghton.</i>
wyoming vs.houghton • us supreme court • search • court decisions
Burning at Both Ends
My own take on the debate to legalize narcotics, taking into account recent works by Richard Miller, a frequent writer on this issue, and the noted libertarian scholar David Boaz.
My own take on the debate to legalize narcotics, taking into account recent works by Richard Miller, a frequent writer on this issue, and the noted libertarian scholar David Boaz.
Challenges Ahead For All
There is still work to be done, wrongs to be righted, and integrity to uphold, irregardless of age.
baby boomer • baby boomers • boomer • boomers • social injustice
There is still work to be done, wrongs to be righted, and integrity to uphold, irregardless of age.
baby boomer • baby boomers • boomer • boomers • social injustice
Creative Statistics
Examples of the creative use of social statistics.
firarm statistics • drug use • median income
Examples of the creative use of social statistics.
firarm statistics • drug use • median income
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