Is the Increasing Potency of Opiods a Consequence of the Drug War?
Narcotics have been prohibited for more than 100 years, yet their strength keeps increasing. Is prohibition to blame?
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The Ineffectiveness of Drug Prohibition: A Scientific Analysis
Abstract: Drug prohibition has been a cornerstone of global drug policy for decades. However, mounting evidence suggests that this approach is not only ineffective but also counterproductive in addressing drug-related issues. This article provides a comprehensive scientific analysis of why drug prohibition is failing to achieve its intended goals and proposes alternative strategies for mitigating…
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My Dream for America
It seems like every time I look at the internet, I see more bad news. It’s everywhere. Palestine attacking Israel. Vladimir Putin attacking Ukraine. Joe Biden attacking, well, Americans. So, instead of wallowing in all of this negativity, I decided to do something else. I decided to envision the type of world I want to…
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Conversations on X (formerly Twitter)
As the leader of a non-profit, a good portion of my time is spent on social media. I use it to spread awareness of the issues we face, gauge public opinion, and monitor campaign results, among other things. However, after a few hours, I need a break, Mostly due to some people’s unwaivering commitment to stupidity…
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Why are Drugs Illegal?
Think about what comes to mind when you hear the word “drugs.” If you’re like most people, you just had a mental image of needles, jail cells, and disease. In reality, the majority of negative consequences of drug use are unnatural, man-made consequences, as opposed to natural ones such as tolerance and withdrawal. Using drugs…
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When it’s time to get clean *
When it’s time to get clean and sober, you have choices.
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Interview with a chronic pain patient in 21st Century America
It’s no secret that despite our extensive technological advances over the last century, our knowledge of addiction remains woefully unexplored. This disparity is only made starker by the fact that, unfortunately, the most effective means of severe or chronic pain treatment still remains a steady supply of highly addictive drugs. Recently, I met a man,…
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Addiction vs Diabetes
…what’s the difference? …as it turns out, not much. Diabetes is a disease (or acquired condition, if you like) that is most commonly caused by overindulgence in sugar over many years. The body becomes desensitized to sugar, and the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin to regulate blood sugar effectively. People with diabetes will die…
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Why Drug Prohibition is Killing People
If the United States were to legalize heroin and other natural or semisynthetic opioids, the benefit to society would be enormous. Aside from alcohol, psychoactive drugs have been in a state of full or partial prohibition for over 100 years. The results have been disastrous for the country. In the time it takes to read…