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The Dollar of Death
Follow a US Dollar from its creation at the Treasury to the death of a young man.
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Is Drug Prohibition Compatible with American Ideals?
Drug prohibition contradicts American ideals like personal freedom, limited government, and free markets. Prohibition expands government power, fuels black markets, and disproportionately harms marginalized groups while ignoring evidence supporting alternatives like decriminalization. Policy reform is needed to align drug policy with the values of liberty and justice.
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The Dangers of Legalizing Drugs Without Addressing their Supply: A Loaded Gun in the Hands of a Child
The debate surrounding the legalization of drugs, particularly opioids, often centers around the moral, medical, and economic consequences. Proponents of prohibition often argue that legalizing drugs can reduce crime, alleviate pressure on the criminal justice system, and allow addicts to seek treatment without fear of legal repercussions. But there’s a crucial element being overlooked: the…
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The Case for Legalizing and Safely Producing All Drugs
The argument for legalizing and safely producing all drugs is gaining traction, driven by a mix of public health and economic concerns. The current approach to drug policy has failed to stem the tide of overdose deaths, with over 600,000 people having lost their lives to acute drug overdoses. To put that in perspective, this…
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Blog | education | harm reduction | resources
An Analogy for Pharmacology Through the Lense of Biochemistry – Using LEGOS
Ever wondered how drugs work? If you’ve ever played with Legos, you might understand more biochemistry than you think!
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Rescheduling vs. Descheduling Substances: The Devil’s in the Details
Why “rescheduling” drugs won’t cut it. Descheduling is the way forward, but what’s the difference?
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Videos
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Blog | drug laws | harm reduction | news
COVID-19 vs. the Opioid Epidemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic are two of the most significant public health crises in recent U.S. history, but their impacts and responses have been markedly different. While COVID-19 captured global attention with its rapid spread, the opioid epidemic has quietly become the leading cause of death among young adults in the country….
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The Cost of Prohibition (Part II)
The Financial Cost As of 2023, the United States’ national debt has reached an astounding $34 trillion. This enormous figure reflects years of ineffective, wasteful fiscal policies, economic fluctuations, and substantial spending, particularly on the War on Drugs. Nixon’s war was aimed at reducing illegal drug use through strict enforcement and prohibition, but the result…
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The Cost of Prohibition (Part I)
Despite imprisoning the most people, the United States opioid epidemic has claimed more lives than soldiers who have died in combat since World War I.