Defense Official Reports War on Drugs Shifts to Global Crime Networks
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense William F. Wechsler is leading the battle to win against the global criminal networks that cause more trouble than drug trafficking. Wechsler believes the U.S....
View ArticleHigh Dollar Business, High Level of Concern
A flood of heroin pours into Russia from a neighboring country causing one of the biggest epidemics in the nation. Information in a recent article cites sources saying more than two million Russians...
View ArticleNASCAR’s Allmendinger to Enter Drug Rehab Program
According to a recent sports story, A.J. Allmendinger is indefinitely suspended from NASCAR after failing a drug test. Allmendinger maintains his innocence but has accepted the terms presented by...
View ArticleDEA Honduras Raid Part of Aggressive Drug Strategy
The U.S. is now working with Honduran police to crack down on drug trafficking leaving their country. The DEA is helping Honduras police monitor suspicious flights in attempt to intercept illegal drug...
View ArticleThe Debate Over Decriminalizing Drugs
Like the United States, Australia is having a national conversation about whether it is time to decriminalize certain drugs. And, also like the U.S., there are strong opinions on both sides. News...
View ArticleA History of Medical and Practical Marijuana Use
In this day and age, marijuana is primarily thought of as an illegal recreational drug. It is a controlled substance in most countries around the world, and is variously considered to be a relatively...
View ArticleClub-Drugs Increasingly Popular
For many young people in Great Britain, a fun night out includes visiting a local nightclub. Unfortunately, part of the club atmosphere goes beyond socializing and an alcoholic beverage to include use...
View ArticleSynthetic Marijuana Banned in New Jersey
The popularity of fake pot amongst young people almost rivals that of marijuana itself. What a lot of teens don’t realize though, is that synthetic marijuana can be extremely dangerous. It is these...
View ArticleNew Antibody Could Reduce Rate of Methamphetamine Addiction
The rush brought on by methamphetamine can overtake the life of an addiction-prone person. Scientists are developing a tool to help these addicts break the grip of their addiction. The University of...
View ArticleThe Rebirth of Josh Hamilton
When the Los Angeles Angels offered recovering addict Josh Hamilton a $125-million contract last December, they were definitely taking a gamble. The newly signed right fielder and cleanup batter had...
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