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The Czech Republic’s 2010 decision to lower drug possession from a criminal to misdemeanor offense has turned the country into a mecca for drug users. The change has spawned a profitable sub-economy, but also come at a high social cost. The problem has its roots in a rectangular tent made of black plastic that looks Read more
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The global war on drugs has cost billions and taken countless lives — but achieved little. The scant results finally have politicians and experts joining calls for legalization. Following the journey of cocaine from a farm in Colombia to a user in Berlin sheds light on why. “Pablo Escobar said to me: ‘One shot to Read more
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There is no easy way to reduce the number of children who are trying to solve their problems by using alcohol and drugs. Any effective campaign to address child substance addiction must involve the whole community. According to a report in the Waikato Times, in the past 18 months 72 children with full-blown addictions have Read more
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In today’s youth culture the penalties for taking drugs don’t matter a great deal, because drug-taking has become so normalised in Australia. ”Prohibition of drugs is not working”, according to Vivienne Moxham-Hall. She writes that ”Often kids won’t know what they are taking or can take very dangerous risks in mixing their drugs. If something goes Read more
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Children as young as five “with deep-set problems” are among more than 2000 Waikato students stood down from school last year for offences including sexual abuse, assault and drug use. Waikato Principals’ Association chair and Marian Catholic School principal John Coulam said primary school students were not immune from being stood down for serious offences. Read more
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An estimated 300,000 gathered to hear Pope Benedict condemn drug trafficking and corruption in the World’s second-largest Catholic country – Mexico. The pope also asked people to put aside violence and revenge in the country where a murderous war between cartels has led to tens of thousands of deaths. With roads closed, pilgrims walked for Read more
