Why Experienced Drug Users Still OD on Fent
It’s not because they don’t know that it’s roughly 50 times stronger. It’s because it doesn’t get them as high. PLUS: Ways you can avoid accidentally ODing. Inside ➡️
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advocacy | Blog | Drug Policies | law
Why We Need an Opt-Out Clause in Drug Policy
The government’s role should be to inform and protect, not to dominate and dictate. When laws like the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 go beyond mandating accurate labeling and instead criminalize individuals for making personal choices about what they consume or produce, we’ve crossed a dangerous line as Americans. Rather than providing a…
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advocacy | Blog | drug laws | Drug Policies | law
Heroin and Alcohol: The Hypocrisy of Our Policy of Prohibition of Opium
Heroin and Alcohol: One is a deadly, brain-rotting, violence-inducing poison. The other comes from a seed pod. If you’re a regular visitor of antiprohibit.org, you’ll know that we believe that drug prohibition isn’t compatible with American ideals. The most obvious of which are self-determinism, manifest destiny, personal liberty, bodily autonomy, and privacy. It has become…
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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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Unmasking the Racism of Drug Prohibition: How Joe Biden’s 1994 Crime Bill Fueled Systemic Inequality
Drug prohibition in the United States has long been criticized not only for its ineffectiveness and punitive nature but also for its deeply rooted racial biases. The 1994 Crime Bill, officially known as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, was a pivotal piece of legislation that exemplified how drug laws disproportionately target and…
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Opioids and Opiates: Demystifying a Demonized Substance
Have you ever wondered what the difference between an “opiate” and an “opioid” is? Perhaps you’re curious as to what the practical difference between heroin and fentanyl is. Or, maybe you’re curious as to what a morphine glow feels like. You’ll find all of that (and more!) on this page. What’s the difference between an…
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Blog | Drug Policies | law
Up in Smoke: The Journey to Cannabis Law Reform
For years, cannabis enthusiasts have rallied for the right to light up without legal repercussions, and their efforts are finally bearing fruit. The push for cannabis law reform is sweeping across the globe, turning a once-taboo topic into a mainstream conversation. From state legislatures to coffee shop debates, the question is no longer “if” but…
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The Libertarian Perspective on the Prohibition of Drugs: Embracing Personal Freedom and Individual Liberty
In recent decades, the prohibition of drugs has been a contentious issue, sparking passionate debates among policymakers, activists, and citizens alike. From a libertarian standpoint, this contentious topic revolves around fundamental principles of personal freedom and individual liberty. What do Libertarians believe? Libertarians argue that the government’s intervention in the private lives of citizens, particularly…