The sentencing to death by firing squad of Lindsay Sandiford, a 56-year-old British grandmother for drug trafficking, has been condemned...
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Lessons from a tragedy – Mexican drug violence claims an unbowed martyr
Last November, a hero in the fight against drugs and for a better future for her beleaguered country died. Maria...
Bolivia to re-accede to UN drug convention, while making exception on coca leaf chewing
Bolivia has taken steps to once again become a party to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended,...
Upcoming: European Primary Prevention Conference
Our member organisation SMART will be organising the European Primary Prevention Conference, EPPC. The conference will take place in Tallinn/Estonia,...
Study: Kids with ADHD earn and work less as adults
Children who are diagnosed with ADHD have an increased probability of earning less money and working less as adults. Further...
U.S: SAMHSA and DOT issue statement on marijuana legalization measures
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have made their stand clear...
Growth and pubertal development of adolescent boys on stimulant medication for ADHD
Prolonged treatment (more than 3 years) with stimulant medication was associated with a slower rate of physical development during puberty....
Envoy says Venezuela open to better ties with U.S.
Venezuela’s government is open to improving troubled ties with Washington and is considering a U.S. proposal for the return of...
Colorado: Vail temporarily bans marijuana businesses
The town of Vail isn’t going to consider any applications for marijuana businesses or private marijuana clubs for at least...
Just Say Yes!
If you have kids, you most likely prayed hard that they would avoid drugs and alcohol. Once a child becomes...