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The Post-9/11 Afghan Heroin Explosion
The War on Drugs. The War on Terror. Narco-Terrorism. Prior to 9/11, the poppy production levels in Afghanistan were at a low and many of the Taliban were against heroin and the poppies. However, since U.S. forces entered after 9/11, the poppy crop has skyrocketed. The UN released a report saying that the six-year boom has lead to the Afghan crop being responsible for 92% of the world's heroin trade. With Homeland Security and the War on Terror, it's amazing that the drug still gets into the USA, one of it's strongest marketplaces. The War on Drugs. The War on Terror. Narco-Terrorism. Prior to 9/11, the poppy production levels in Afghanistan were at a low and many... more
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Operation Sudden Fall
A new short film about the recent DEA drug bust at San Diego State University that resulted in almost 100 arrests, including students majoring in criminal justice and Homeland Security. The ongoing sting operation that lead to the arrests was a direct response to the death of SDSU student Shirley 'Jenny' Poliakoff from an overdose last year. A new short film about the recent DEA drug bust at San Diego State University that resulted in almost 100 arrests, including students ... more
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Bayer's Trasylol Costing 1,000 Lives Per Month
A renowned researcher estimates that 22,000 patients could have been saved if the Food and Drug Administration removed the heart surgery drug Trasylol two years ago. A renowned researcher estimates that 22,000 patients could have been saved if the Food and Drug Administration removed the heart surge... more
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Robert Steele CIA: High-Ranking Official Speaks Out
An excerpt from "Robert Steele CIA," part of over 3 hours of bonus features on the "American Drug War" DVD. - http://www.AmericanDrugWar.com An excerpt from "Robert Steele CIA," part of over 3 hours of bonus features on the "American Drug War" DVD. - http://www.AmericanDrugW... more
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Josh Howard - NBA players "do smoke marijuana"
A clip from Michael Irvin's controversial ESPN radio interview with Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks.
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PCP Guy vs. The War on Drugs
How can the government regulate illegal drugs that people can make at home with items bought from the market?
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Drug services & young people
Colin Cripps has been working in drug treatment for about 25 years. Here he speaks about the changing face of the voluntary sector and its relationship with government departments. Colin Cripps has been working in drug treatment for about 25 years. Here he speaks about the changing face of the voluntary sector and... more
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Death strikes New Orleans heroin users circle
Seven heroin-addicted youths have died of overdoses within the past few months in New Orleans. The oldest was 27, the youngest 16. "So much for the indestructibility of youth."
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/04/death_struck...
Seven heroin-addicted youths have died of overdoses within the past few months in New Orleans. The oldest was 27, the youngest 16. ... more -
The latest buzzword: drunkorexia
Substance abuse is hardly a new companion for eating disorders. Do these buzzwords help people identify their illness?
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Britney Ain't the Only One! Eva Mendes has "Issues" Too!
According to her publicist, Eva Mendes has "issues" and has decided to take some "time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support."
According to TMZ, Mendes checked into a rehab facility in Utah for substance abuse. According to her publicist, Eva Mendes has "issues" and has decided to take some "time off to proactively attend to some personal issu... more -
Hawthorne Heights guitarist death caused by Accidential Substance Abuse
Casey Calvert, Hawthorne Heights guitarist, died due to the "acute combined effects of opiate, citalopram and clonazepam intoxication," according to the just-released results of an autopsy performed by the office of the chief medical examiner in Washington, D.C. Casey Calvert, Hawthorne Heights guitarist, died due to the "acute combined effects of opiate, citalopram and clonazepam intoxication,... more
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Pack Your Old Pills in Poop?
Wondering how to dispose of your unused old prescription drugs? Well, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration suggests wrapping them up in poo to deter any old cringer to rifle through your trash and find a quick fix for his nasty habit. EEEEEWWWW. Wondering how to dispose of your unused old prescription drugs? Well, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration su... more
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Danny Trejo Interview on substance abuse
Danny Trejo Interview on substance abuse
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Making Cocaine
Learn how Colombia's rural farmers make and sell cocaine.
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Is heroin addiction economically rational?
This opinion from Slate brings into consideration the idea that addiction is rational, at least from an economist's perspective, since the choice to engage in addictive behavior is a choice made with knowledge of the circumstances and then deciding that the benefits outweigh the costs. What the story fails to really expand upon is that such an argument is a basis for arguing towards the legalization of all drugs. Good or bad idea? This opinion from Slate brings into consideration the idea that addiction is rational, at least from an economist's perspective, since... more
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