Bath Salts, Zombies, and Crossbows: An Update
Scientists are working to study the make-up and effects of bath salts, while ER doctors are struggling to treat its victims.
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Solo Rock Stars Die Young
New research links premature deaths of pop stars with childhood traumas, and suggests being part of a band may help protect them against self-destructive behavior.
Feds Poke Hole in Needle Exchange Funding
Despite evidence that needle exchange programs for drug users slow the spread of AIDS, the new U.S. government spending bill once again defunds such programs.
War on Drugs Remains at Stalemate After 40 Years
Pretty much everyone agrees the war on drugs is a failure. So why don’t we try a different approach?
Supervised-Injection Site in Vancouver Meets Big Hurdle
With the backing of numerous scientific studies and provincial health authorities, Insite will fight for its life against the Canadian federal government in court.
Is a Dip in Cocaine Use a War on Drugs Victory?
Washington remains optimistic about the war on drugs based on dips in the importation of cocaine. But even the “good news” derived from comparisons with Europe is distressing.
Marijuana Use Hastens Onset of Schizophrenia
A review of 83 studies provides strong evidence that reducing marijuana use could delay or even prevent some forms of psychosis.
Don’t Legalize Drugs, Decriminalize ’em
Portugal’s example suggests that de-escalating the war on drugs might create a new sort of peace dividend.
Drug Testing Welfare Recipients in Vogue
Proposals to test Americans on the dole for illegal drugs seem grounded more in stereotypes and less in data.
Can Drug Policy Prevent Reefer Madness?
A cross-national comparison of alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents indicates that stricter laws may prevent high school kids from drinking, but not from smoking pot.