Accept the facts – and end this futile 'war on drugs'

The Independent by Johann Hari | Nov. 10, 2009 (Opinion)

The prohibitionists are – from the best intentions and the highest motives – unleashing a catastrophe. Human beings have been finding ways to get stoned or high since we lived in caves. In our attempt to end this natural impulse, we have created a problem worse than drug use itself. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Chris Finnie - Nov 10, 2009 - 11:41 PM PST
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Edited by: Chris Finnie - Nov 10, 2009 - 11:43 PM PST

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 by Chris Finnie - Nov. 10, 2009

A bold and truthful look at the unintended consequences of the "war" on drugs--and why we are losing it.

I remember seeing Reefer Madness in high school. We all thought it was hysterical. None of us believed it. Because of that, some people I know got hooked on drugs that actually were addictive. It was a shame they defeated their purpose by telling obvious lies.

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