The Cost of the War on Drugs


 

The Cost of the War on Drugs – Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE! June 17, 2011 marks the 40th Anniversary of Nixon’s War on Drugs. Ever wonder what it costs and if it’s worth it? To find out more…

 

Sheriff Stanek's marijuana comments confuse correlation and causation

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“Taken together, the results of some studies suggest that marijuana use and violence are positively associated, some research has found no association, and other studies even reveal that marijuana use can reduce aggressive behavior,” he writes …
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Can downward dog benefit those doing hard time? Growing calls for prison yoga

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will be the focus of a panel discussion next month at a conference of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association. … “We're not saying that yoga will replace standard treatment of mental health conditions in prison. … The HBO news magazine Real …
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McGinn promotes downtown safety; police union endorses Murray

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For “low-level, non-violent offenders with substance abuse problems, arrest and incarceration is not the solution for that person,” McGinn said. “Substance abuse treatment issues are.” Given how controversial downtown public safety has become in this …
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