Harsh Punishment for Breaking Drug Laws
Some authorities cling to the belief that using drugs is a crime rather than a health issue and make harsh punishment their primary focus.
Mar 26, 2012
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Rupert Taylor
War on Drugs Shows Limited Success
Governments have deployed armies, police forces, and massive amounts of money to try to stem the flow of drugs; the effort has hardly dented the trade.
Jan 26, 2012
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Rupert Taylor
Portugal's Drug Policy: A Decade of Decriminalization
Portugal is the only country in Europe to have removed drug possession from its criminal code; how has the policy worked out?
Jan 9, 2012
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Rupert Taylor
Medical Tourism Mixes Lower-Cost Health Care Options and Travel
Medical tourism is a burgeoning industry, often saving patients thousands of dollars. More than one million Americans a year travel for medical procedures.
Oct 9, 2011
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Karen Berger
Abuse and Misuse of Legal Drugs: A Growing Problem
In North America, the War on Drugs takes aim at illegal drugs, but in fact prescription drugs are responsible for more harm than those prohibited by law.
Apr 25, 2011
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Hazel Trego
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