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behind-the-scenes report on the marijuana industry and the controversial effort to eradicate it." Includes interactive quizzes; related interviews; opposing views and reports on the effectiveness of D.A.R.E. more from www.pbs.org

This site presents the Canadian government's policy on granting "access to marihuana for medical use to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses"

Answers to commonly asked questions about marijuana from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a part of the National Institute of Health

A database of text information and photographs of 'Street Drugs' and frequently abused prescription drugs. This information is free to use by DARE or Police Officers or other educators

Common Sense for Drug Policy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to reforming drug policy and expanding harm reduction. CSDP disseminates factual information and comments on existing laws, policies and practices. CSDP provides advice and assistance to individuals and organizations and facilitates coalition building. CSDP supports syringe exchanges, the expansion of Methadone and Buprenorphine availability and other public health measures to reduce harm to users and restrict the spread of HIV / AIDS and Hepatitis C. CSDP advocates the regulation and control of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol and subject to local option. CSDP favors decriminalizing the use of hard drugs and providing them only through prescription. CSDP also advocates clear federal guidelines for the practice of pain management so that physicians need not fear unwarranted law enforcement scrutiny of medical practices.