by Jacob Sullum If you have been paying attention to recent news reports about “the dangerous new drug sweeping Florida,” you know at least two things about flakka: It gives […]
This year’s scary new drug is neither new nor scary. Read More »
Remember these PSA’s? Just Say No, This Is Your Brain on Drugs— I have a few things to say about these commercials and eggs.
Scrambled eggs are for breakfast. Not drug education. Read More »
“The paradox of education is precisely this – that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.=”James Baldwin” ” The
From New Jack City to The Wire, don’t believe the hype. Read More »
The panel asked smart questions about heroin. My answers may surprise you.
Is the United States in the Grips of a Heroin Epidemic? Read More »
It is important that our laws focus on impairment rather than on simply whether a substance had been found in a person’s system.
Testing Positive for Marijuana Does Not Indicate Impairment Read More »
Many of the children who were once called “crack babies” seem to be doing just fine.
‘Crack Babies’ Come of Age Read More »
Dr. Carl Hart gave an eye-opening talk at Google about High Price, drug policy, and connected the dots of the drug war.
Carl Hart at Google Read More »
A lively debate about marijuana, its medical benefits and drug hysteria.
Legalize Medical Marijuana Read More »
On All In With Chris Hayes, Patrick Kennedy, who represents various pharmaceutical companies, explains why his wealthy corporate sponsors want marijuana to remain illegal despite the injustices and racial disparities
Patrick Kennedy wants to keep marijuana illegal. Read More »
Congress Title: Mixed Signals – the Administration’s Policy on Marijuana, Part Four — the Health Effects and Science I testified before Congress about the myths and the benefits of marijuana.
Carl Hart Testifies Before Congress. Read More »