Portugal decriminalized the use and possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other illicit street drugs in an attempt to cut down on related deaths and infections
In the face of a growing number of deaths and cases of HIV linked to drug abuse,
Ever since marijuana erupted into popular consciousness back in the 1960s, to support reform or repeal of harsh anti-pot laws has been considered political suicide. But a huge shift is underway in public perception that will eventually and inevitably
Ron Paul starts uncomfortably in an interview with a handful of stoned doofuses on Marijuana Radio. He clearly states that he is "Anti-drug" but, as we all know, Dr. Paul obviously pro-choice and pro-freedom.
"I really believe that as soon as we legalize and decriminalize marijuana we can actually afford a really good governor who won't keep taking money away from education and from teachers and send him back to Hollywood..."
Daniel Ortega, attorney for Salvador and Carlota Celaya, said the settlement will cover the cost of a new home and replace their valuables. "We ultimately came to a figure that was fair on both sides," Ortega said.
The Obama administration plans to spend more than $400 million to upgrade ports of entry and surveillance technologies to help thwart drugs and arms smuggling along the U.S-Mexico border. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the projects
The active ingredient in marijuana appears to reduce tumor growth, according to a Spanish study. The researchers showed giving THC to mice with cancer decreased tumor growth and killed cells off in a process called autophagy.
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would tighten bulk Internet sales of a drug known to teenagers as DXM or Dex, an ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough medicines. Though millions of Americans use
And then, there's Congressman Ron Paul, the most kindly, grandfatherly elder statesman to ever advocate for the peoples' right to get stoned. (Or have unfettered access to medicine, depending on your purview and present bill of health.
One week after President Barack Obama’s top law enforcement official seemed to indicate the feds would no longer raid pot clubs, DEA agents busted a medical marijuana facility in San Francisco.
I have not seen a study comparing the use of cell phones or texting in a car as compared to smoking pot and driving. If you have please let me know. My own opinion is, I ride a cycle, texting and phones are more dangerous to my
Why is most everyone capable of understanding the illogical stupidity of [X] -- while so many people embrace the equally illogical and stupid reasoning of [Y] as though it so self-evidently true that it requires no discussion?
While the main weapons are getting to the cartels from the U.S., they're not being smuggled into Mexico. The ultimate source of the guns used by the cartels in Mexico? The U.S. government. [legal shipments to Mexican Military]
A friend of the daughter of Vice President Joseph Biden is attempting to hawk a videotape that he claims shows Ashley Biden snorting cocaine at a house party this month in Delaware.
Gov. David A. Paterson (D) and legislative leaders on Friday announced an agreement to roll back the state's strict, 36-year-old drug laws, including eliminating tough mandatory minimum sentences for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders.
[no interest in ending any war] "Many of the questions, however, focused on marijuana. The top vote getters in several categories, including financial stability, green jobs and budget, were whether it is time to decriminalize marijuana."
One week after President Barack Obama's top law enforcement official seemed to indicate the feds would no longer raid pot clubs, DEA agents busted a medical marijuana facility in San Francisco Wednesday night.
The DEA isn't going to let this one go. Thousands of dollars in drug money went flying out the window as a couple of suspects tried to ditch it during a chase. Now authorities want the cash back from the San Diegans who picked it up.
Medical marijuana patients may be a little safer in their homes in Kitsap County, Washington tonight. Almost two years after his arrest, and after a very expensive prosecution, 55-year-old patient Bruce Olson today was acquitted by a jury of all char
Originally, I thought Barry Cooper was some kind of attention-grabbing blowhard. I was wrong. He is the real deal and he teaches people about exercising their liberties.
Sgt. David Azuelo stepped gingerly over the specks of blood on the floor, took note of the bullet hole through the bedroom skylight, raised an eyebrow at the lack of furniture in the ranch-style house and turned to his squad of detectives investigati
When facing drug charges, there are only two possibilities: either you committed the act alleged, or you didn't. Either way, your plea should be the same.
A Peruvian company that makes beer from coca leaves now has plans to export its product to countries like China, Venezuela, and South Africa. [the Shanty?] The beer is named Apu, and is already sold in