Local, state and federal officials today destroyed more than 11,000 marijuana plants in a forest outside Pueblo, Colo. The grow...
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Bolivia’s burgeoning cocaine production
Increased Bolivian cocaine production will fuel greater U.S. involvement in regional anti-trafficking efforts. Further reading
Slum Child Foundation: New Blog
Our member organisation Slum Child Foundation has set up a blog where you can read about its work. Slum Child...
Tobacco giants vow to fight packaging verdict
Tobacco companies will continue to fight Australia’s plain packaging laws despite yesterday’s High Court decision. Further reading
Ruling shows ‘big tobacco can be taken on and beaten,’ Australia says
In a decision announced Wednesday, Australia’s high court upheld the plain packaging act, which says that tobacco products must be...
U.S. denies bond for Mexico’s alleged cocaine “Queenpin”
An alleged smuggler known as Mexico’s “Queen of the Pacific” was ordered jailed without bond on Tuesday pending trial in...
UK: Cumbrian drug experts warn about the dangers of cannabis
Experts are warning of the dangers of cannabis after a number of recent cases involving the drug. Further reading
New book discounts theory of marijuana as top US cash crop
For years, legalization advocates have argued that marijuana is America’s leading cash crop, outranking corn, wheat, soy and a host...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Drug Abuse among Sports Men and Women in Lagos State, Nigeria
Drug use and abuse is a global phenomenon that follows sporting events worldwide. Most sports men and women use drugs...
Spaniard nabbed with Sh41m cocaine in Nairobi
A Spanish man, 61-year-old Fort Molla Pascual, who was allegedly found with Sh41 million worth of cocaine at the Jomo...