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This article argues that the war on drugs should seize because people will always find a way to sell them illegally like prohibition. It states the drug war has actually caused danger zones in order to sell drugs.

This article argues that the war on drugs should seize because people will always find a way to sell them illegally like prohibition. It states the drug war has actually caused danger zones in order to sell drugs.

This article looks into the idea of decriminalizing drug use and its possession. Also offers info on how this has worked for other countries.

What drugs? What countries? What penalties are acceptable? The Drug Policy Alliance(DPA) presents their facts on drug crimes and what decriminalizing means for the USA. Comparing current drug crimes in the USA to other countries where drug possession has been officially decimalized, the DPA exhibits why they believe it is the best option.

I agree with this article with the fact that a large portion of citizens use drugs for medical purposes.

Drug trafficking is a trade of drugs such as cocaine and heroine to different countries. Most heroin confiscation happened in Middle East and Southwest Asia with the findings of 73.7 metric tons. Another commonly trafficked drug is called cocaine. This drug has been known to be used by about 17 million people within a 2 year period.

Some people believe that people who are on welfare should not be able to get money with out being tested for illegal drugs. Others oppose the drug testing saying it will not help the illegal drug use. People who are against it believe that it is unconstitutional.

The author of the article gives information about recent Drug abuse statistics and infographics on the trends in Arizona. The author also advertises the company Lakeview Health. While the article seems to be getting its statistics from credible sources like the CDC, its comments on how it can help people in Arizona with Drug abuse should be taken with a grain of salt because of its relation with a company bound to look for customers. (The Rehab Center is all the way in Florida).

This article talks about the reasons why drugs (of all kinds) should be legal. It talks about how legalizing drugs could potentially make streets safer and would aid in preventing prison overcrowding. It also brings up how legalizing drugs would free up police resources, unclog the court system, reduce official corruption and how it could cripple organized crime. It also talks about how legalizing drugs can prevent the contraction of AIDS and other diseases and prevent the erosion of personal liberties.

I do believe marijuana should be legal due to so many people using the drug even though it is illegal. It definitely would prevent prison overcrowding and if alcohol is legal and kills people often, why can't marijuana be legal?

This article talks about an anti-drug campaign that was imposed in 2008 and the risks of people abusing the campaign. When a similar anti-drug campaign was introduced in 2003, people were killed and many of the people that were killed were blacklisted as suspected drug dealers by the authorities.

This article examines the cost of the war on drugs on society. It argues that the war on drugs has cost more money than it's worth and that America needs to rethink how it approaches drugs in society. In addition, it plays a clip from the pro legalization documentary "Breaking the Taboo"

Our nation is riddled with debt and many states have considered relaxing drug policies to help budgets.  There are some financial benefits that would come with legalizing drugs such as taxes and savings on both persecuting and housing criminals.

Big pharma companies have taken advantage of everyday Americans in need of their daily support during the chaotic times we live in. Many of the drugs used each day to help patients fighting Covid-19 have drastically gone up in price since the first case appeared in america. With these prices changes many Americans may not be able to get the proper help needed to get better, and as such may extend the time needed for us to fight off the virus as a whole.

It is crazy to think that companies would prioritize profits over the help of the people. I understand the demand; however, it shouldn't be the only reason for the increase in price.

When I read this article I thought to myself wow this is insane but to actually think about it, why? why is it so important to profit from something everyone in this world needs

Employers in California and nationwide are legally able to test for drug use in employees and prospective employees. But there are privacy restrictions.

Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior.

Drug abuse In America is a huge factor that society is confronted with every day. This article explained the difference between drug abuse and addiction. While any drug abuser is addicted as well, their are different factors that must be taken into consideration.

The amount of children being put on harsh drugs has drastically increased over the years. Many believe that children have become the new target for the drug companies.

Interesting blog on the legalization of drugs and the right to control your body. With emphasis on the federal governments contemporary prohibition policy.

Methamphetamine is often misused and made in small, illegal laboratories. In an effort to limit producing methamphetamine, there was a law made to limit how often one of the main drugs can be sold in pharmacies.

Methamphetamine is often misused and made in small, illegal laboratories. In an effort to limit producing methamphetamine, there was a law made to limit how often one of the main drugs can be sold in pharmacies.

Prescription drug abuse in teens is becoming more of a problem than underage drinking. An organization is reaching out to local pharmacies to put out brochures on statistics for drug and alcohol abuse in teens.

Drug testing for public assistance may seem like a no-brainer to some, but to many others they feel as though it goes against their own personal rights. What about people with a serious health condition? What about people who abuse the system and do drugs instead of working?

This article talks about Harm reduction practices as a way of managing drug use disorders, instead of incarceration. Harm reduction is especially necessary when dealing with opioid use.

There are many pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. This site gives a bit of more information on what these pros and cons are. For example, Marijuana is no more harmful to a person's health than alcohol or tobacco, which are both legal and widely used, and regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and Some Americans believe that marijuana ingestion is immoral, and that their moral standards should be required of all Americans.

Article stating both sides of legalizing marijuana. Talks from several perspectives

Some of the pros of legalizing marijuana are that it can be taxed, law enforcement could be doing more productive things with their time and that whether one smokes it should be their own decision. Some of the cons include that marijuana could possibly lead to other drugs and that long term use could be harmful.