The Only Thing Worse Than Legal Heroin Is Illegal Heroin
Years of reporting in Pacific Standard have led us to one conclusion: Decriminalizing drug use will save money—and lives.
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Reducing Crime With Limited Legalization
Expanding on the Situational Crime Prevention theory that making crimes harder or less appealing to commit will make them less likely to occur, two criminologists make the case for "providing opportunities" for would-be criminals to commit their acts legally and safely.
Legal Marijuana’s Money Problems
As Washington and Colorado attempt to build marijuana-based industries that are still seen as illegal in the eyes of the feds, those involved in the business of pot are finding themselves targeted by crooks and government officials alike.
How Medicare’s Failure to Track Doctors Wastes Billions on Name-Brand Drugs
The failure to track doctors who shun cheaper generics racks up huge costs for taxpayers in Medicare Part D, which fills one of every four U.S. prescriptions.
Are You Overpaying for Name-Brand Drugs When Generics Would Be Just as Effective?
With billions in potential savings for Medicare at stake, we asked drug experts and practitioners alike why more doctors don’t recommend generics when they can.
The Unique Needs of Veterans in the Legal System
Vet courts, like drug courts, treat the underlying factors for first-time offenders.
Should a Drug Conviction Mean a Lifetime Ban on Welfare and Food Stamps?
A new report from The Sentencing Project assesses the damage of a Clinton-era policy.
Late Nights, Long Drives, and Too Much Speed
New research on the why and when of truckers abusing drugs.
Do You Understand the Risks of Tylenol? Probably Not
Most Americans know that overdosing can be dangerous but many wrongly think it’s safe to mix drugs containing acetaminophen, a nationwide poll found.
Inside the Shady World of Sober Homes
Homeless and struggling with sobriety, Lillian Imbert faced a choice: Go to useless counseling sessions at New York Service Network or be evicted from her “sober” home. Her story shows how drug treatment clinics and landlords traffic in indigent alcoholics and addicts, all at taxpayer expense.