Drug War Chronicle

The Vatican has issued a modern version of the "seven deadly sins," and selling and using drugs made the list.

The Bolivian government has responded to the International Narcotics Control Board's demand last week that coca chewing and growing be banned by publicizing plans to enlarge markets for coca products.

A bill that would expand eligibility for diversion to drug court has passed the New Jersey legislature. Gov. Jon Corzine (D) is expected to sign it shortly.

A crooked Boston cop is headed for prison, a sticky-fingered Indianapolis cop now faces charges, and the trial of two Maryland prisoners accused of killing a guard is opening a window into corruption in the now shuttered House of Corrections.

UNODC head Antonio Maria Costa let slip some intemperate remarks during the UN drug meeting in Vienna this week.