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Florida Man Among 8 Whose Harsh Crack Cocaine Sentences Commuted by Obama

Published January 23, 2014

Florida man among 8 whose harsh crack cocaine sentences commuted by Obama
So, Congress increased the sentencing weight ratio to 100-to-1 for crack versus powder cocaine offenders under the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. Over the next decade, law enforcement… Continue reading →

Is Marijuana as Safe As, or Safer Than, Alcohol?

Published January 23, 2014

Is marijuana as safe as, or safer than, alcohol?
For comparison's sake, cocaine hooks about 20% of those who use it. "There is clear evidence that in some people, marijuana use can lead to withdrawal symptoms, including insomnia, anxiety and… Continue reading →

23 Things to Know From Rob Ford Aides' Emails

Published January 22, 2014

23 things to know from Rob Ford aides' emails
More than seven months after the Star made a freedom of information request, Toronto's government has released the emails of Mayor Rob Ford's senior aides from the weeks before and after… Continue reading →

Hamilton Becoming a Hub for Addictions Services

Published January 20, 2014

Hamilton becoming a hub for addictions services
“The uniqueness of Womankind in Canada is that most women or men have to go one place for their withdrawal management, another place for their treatment, perhaps the same place for their aftercare,… Continue reading →

Moon Drug Ring Tried to Hook Local College Students on Meth, FBI Says

Published January 17, 2014

Moon drug ring tried to hook local college students on meth, FBI says
The drugs were coming out of Mexico, which is awash in meth and seeking new outlets, Christman said during a news conference announcing that 14 people in… Continue reading →

Uruguay, Big Pharma and the Global Marijuana Market