An increasing number of states are decriminalizing the use of medical marijuana, and the effect on the pediatric population has...
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Czeched Out: The losers of Prague’s drug liberalization
The Czech Republic’s 2010 decision to lower drug possession from a criminal to misdemeanor offense has turned the country into...
Kids poisoned by medical marijuana, study finds
Legalizing marijuana may have unintended consequences. Since medical marijuana was legalized in Colorado, more than a dozen young children have...
New Zealand: Legalising drugs a wrong step
One of the more hidden dangers of a relaxed attitude to cannabis, and the use of legal highs, is the...
Ireland: Ecstasy and cannabis worth about €1.8m seized in Dublin
About 100,000 tablets — with an estimated street value of up to €1m — were seized on Thursday by the...
Idaho lawmakers take a moral, ethical stand against legalizing dangerous drug
Vincent Kituku: I commend Idaho legislators for taking a firm stand against legalizing marijuana. It is ironic that there are...
Dubai: UAE Ministry of Health moves to ban synthetic marijuana
Plans are being put in place to ban more than 40 new drugs. Nine of these have already been found...
Kenya: Let’s tackle alcohol and drug menace
I had a discussion with a colleague who is deep into contemporary issues facing our youth. What is most worrying...
Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) really a disease?
Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) really a disease? That’s the controversial question posed in a new book by British...
HIV is a problem for Africa: Zuma
HIV/Aids is major problem facing Africa, which has borne a significant burden as a result of the disease, President Jacob...