Drug Policy
Memo to U.S. Attorneys on Medical Marijuana
Full text of the U.S. Department of Justice memo released October 19, 2009, detailing the Obama administration's new policy vis-a-vís federal raids on medical marijuana facilities.
Full text of the U.S. Department of Justice memo released October 19, 2009, detailing the Obama administration's new policy vis-a-vís federal raids on medical marijuana facilities.
History of the War on Drugs
The war has lasted a century, cost countless lives, stretched our prison system to historic size, and raised serious human rights concerns. There is no exit strategy and no victory in sight. But the War on Drugs rages on--not necessarily in name, but certainly in spirit.
The war has lasted a century, cost countless lives, stretched our prison system to historic size, and raised serious human rights concerns. There is no exit strategy and no victory in sight. But the War on Drugs rages on--not necessarily in name, but certainly in spirit.
War on Drugs - Facts About the War on Drugs
Facts about the War on Drugs.
Facts about the War on Drugs.
Why is Marijuana Illegal?
From a prohibition-based perspective, marijuana is illegal in the United States primarily for these seven reasons.
From a prohibition-based perspective, marijuana is illegal in the United States primarily for these seven reasons.
Should Cigarettes Be Illegal?
Does Congress have the power to ban cigarettes and, if so, should it exercise that power?
Does Congress have the power to ban cigarettes and, if so, should it exercise that power?
What is Marijuana?
A good description of what marijuana is and what it does, written by About Parenting of Adolescents Guide Denise Witmer.
A good description of what marijuana is and what it does, written by About Parenting of Adolescents Guide Denise Witmer.
A Report on Medical Uses of Marijuana
An extensive scientific report on the clinical pharmacology of marijuana, from the National Institutes of Health. Hosted by Florence Cardinal, your About Guide to Sleep Disorders.
An extensive scientific report on the clinical pharmacology of marijuana, from the National Institutes of Health. Hosted by Florence Cardinal, your About Guide to Sleep Disorders.
Is Marijuana Use Addictive?
About Parenting of Adolescents Guide Denise Witmer looks at the addictiveness of marijuana, and the specific effects of marijuana withdrawal on addicts.
About Parenting of Adolescents Guide Denise Witmer looks at the addictiveness of marijuana, and the specific effects of marijuana withdrawal on addicts.
The Economics of Marijuana Legalization
About Economics Guide Mike Moffatt examines the potential economic repercussions of marijuana legalization. How would eliminating the black market on marijuana affect street prices? How much revenue would a marijuana tax generate?
About Economics Guide Mike Moffatt examines the potential economic repercussions of marijuana legalization. How would eliminating the black market on marijuana affect street prices? How much revenue would a marijuana tax generate?
The American Civil Liberties Union - Drug Policy
The ACLU's advocacy page on drug policy, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.
The ACLU's advocacy page on drug policy, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.