This 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report shows: positive and significant reductions since 2007 in daily tobacco smoking; mixed...
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Statement from White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske on the Results of the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy, released the following statement regarding the results of the 2010 National Survey...
Good news from California: Marijuana legalization is “dead” in California — for now
Last year’s Proposition 19 was quite a wild ride, but marijuana legalization in California is over. That’s according to Richard...
USA: National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use from 2008 to 2010
The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey, released today, conducted...
Bulgarian pensioners grow cannabis for cash
The illegal cultivation of marijuana is booming in southern Bulgaria. Cannabis is said to thrive in the temperate climate. Even...
Adolescent marijuana use higher in States with “medical” marijuana laws
A current study provides a scientific assessment of the association of “medical” marijuana laws (MML) and adolescent marijuana use using...
California Governor signs bill that will restrict the number of marijuana outlets
Yesterday California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1300 which will provide possibilities for cities and local governments in California...
U.S. domestic marijuana industry fuels Mexican drug cartels
U.S. domestic marijuana industry fuels Mexican drug cartels. What is the U.S. Government Doing to Stop This Thriving Business? In...
Some 75 cities in Colorado ban retail outlets for sale of “medical” marijuana
As of this spring, some 75 Colorado towns, either by council or voter action, have banned retail outlets for the...
Summary of health harms of drugs
The British Department of Health has published a document about the health harms of drugs. The document is available here....