The year is not over yet, but in politics almost nothing happens overnight, especially when it comes to serious and large-scale reforms, such as the legalization of cannabis. Let's take a look at what is happening around the globe with the prohibition of this much-discussed plant. …
More »The genocide in the Philippines – another lesson in democracy
We all know from history how easily, gradually and imperceptibly modern societies can fall into the grip of dictatorial and oppressive regimes. Everyone is familiar with the stories of Adolf Hitler, Robert Mugabe and a number of other democratically ascended to power tyrants. In the last month, one piece of news has been almost absent from the Bulgarian media. …
More »The stupidity of the government (will) kill children with drug tests
This article* will explain why the idea of introducing urine drug testing among students is frightening and counterproductive. We begin by clarifying that adolescent drug use is not a good thing, worthy of admiration, on the contrary – whatever policies we adopt regarding drugs, we must first analyze what will happen to …
More »What I learned from the Warsaw drug conference: Good examples
At the beginning of the year, I received an invitation to participate in the Urban Drug Policies conference, which was held in the Polish capital Warsaw. The idea of the event was to bring together Polish officials tasked with formatting and implementing state drug policy with representatives of the sector from other countries with similar or radically different approaches to the problem. The task …
More »What I learned from the Warsaw drug conference: The Iron Curtain
At the beginning of the year, I received an invitation to participate in the Urban Drug Policies conference, which was held in the Polish capital Warsaw. The idea of the event was to bring together Polish officials tasked with formatting and implementing state drug policy with representatives of the sector from other countries with similar or radically different approaches to the problem. The task …
More »Position: Testing all students for drugs and dangerous "herbs"
To bTV News Today I accidentally came across your video material, where an unknown gentleman practiced on the topic of "Drugs" in an extremely clumsy way and even allowed himself to suggest "testing all students for drugs" under the stormy ovations of the host. I noted several main statements and points from the conversation with ...
More »Sharp drop in marijuana possession arrests in Colorado
A new report from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) shows a sharp decline in marijuana possession arrests in Colorado and highlights the positive aspects of its decriminalization. The main findings of the report are: Since 2010, marijuana possession charges have dropped by 90%; marijuana cultivation charges have dropped by …
More »Let's legalize ecstasy
Edward Hess In early January, four people in the UK died[i] as a result of using something that looked like ecstasy (MDMA). Before we understand why the war on drugs contributed to, rather than prevented, the deaths of these four people, let’s look at ecstasy itself. MDMA is …
More »How the war on drugs is driving refugee children to the US border
Mark Thornton Most thoughtful parents today rarely allow their children to be left unattended, especially in public. Parental care begins with a wireless baby monitor in the child's crib and then continues with a constant connection by cell phone until the child graduates from high school. This is what makes the reports …
More »Is legalization a bad solution to the drug problem?
An interesting article has appeared in the electronic version of Sega, discussing the possibilities (or impossibilities) of implementing a reform on the issue of the prohibition of the use, possession and sale of narcotic substances. It is useful to consider some of the theses presented in the text. At the end of the second paragraph, the author states: Instead of …
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