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Comprehensive coverage of the War on Drugs since 1997

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    This Week in History

    Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
  • A deal in Trenton? Not so fast, patients say. (image courtesy Wikimedia)
    A deal in Trenton? Not so fast, patients say. (image courtesy Wikimedia)

    NJ Pols Strike Medical Marijuana Deal, Patients Unhappy

    It's been nearly a year since medical marijuana passed the New Jersey legislature, and now Gov. Christie and an Assembly leader have cut a deal -- but the patients aren't real happy.
  • Mephedrone, now available in Europe only via the black market (image courtesy Wikimedia)
    Mephedrone, now available in Europe only via the black market (image courtesy Wikimedia)

    In a Rush, European Union Bans Mephedrone

    The European Union has moved to ban the synthetic stimulant mephedrone, despite a lack of evidence for its harms or related fatalities.
  • Michele Leonhart, on hold (Image courtesy Wikimedia)
    Michele Leonhart, on hold (Image courtesy Wikimedia)

    Senator to Place Floor Hold on DEA Nominee Leonhart

    The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday approved the nomination of Michele Leonhart to head the DEA, but one senator has vowed to place a hold on it on the Senate floor over the issue of pain relief for seniors.
  • A Brighter Future Lies Ahead... With Your Help

    Last week we wrote you to explain some of the reasons we at StoptheDrugWar.org believe a brighter future beyond prohibition is ahead of us. But we need your help to make that brighter future happen. Donate and you can receive up to three new membership premiums we are offering that reflect the optimism of this special time.
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    just another drug smuggling tunnel -- how many more?

    Mexico Drug War Update

    Will Ciudad Juarez reach a death toll of 3,000 this year? It will if December is like November was.
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    This Week in History

    Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.