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DRUGS

US Coast Guard Seizes Over $500 Million in Marijuana and Cocaine

A billion dollars’ worth of cartel drugs seized in recent months shows law enforcement’s reach—but demand remains the root of the crisis.

MENTAL HEALTH

New Study Finds ADHD Drugs Are Causing Rampant Addiction as Prescriptions Soar

A new study reveals that nearly 1 in 10 adults prescribed ADHD drugs are addicted—many without ever “misusing” them—in an epidemic the psychiatric industry fuels for profit.

DRUGS

UN Report Details Global Killing Power of New Synthetic Opioids

As much as 2,000 times stronger than heroin, synthetics are fueling an epidemic of death.

DRUGS

Drugs and Murder Go Hand in Hand, New UK Stats Reveal

Some 56 percent of all 570 homicides in England and Wales were related to drugs—highlighting the ineffectiveness of the “harm reduction” model.

DRUGS

UK’s First “Consumption Room” Now Open—Europe Surrenders War on Drugs

While drugs and their use remain illegal, law enforcement has abrogated their responsibilities by providing free shooting dens rather than rehabilitation.

DRUGS

Fish Hooked on Drugs Bodes Ill for Humans

“Red-flag” study shows fentanyl and other drugs are making their way into our water and the creatures that use it… including us. 

DRUG PREVENTION

Icon of the Year Elton John Is Latest A-Lister to Speak Out About the Tyranny of Drug Abuse

John recognizes the dangers of marijuana and is speaking out publicly. So are others. Drug abuse is endemic in Hollywood, but the pushback has begun—not a moment too soon. 

DRUGS

Some 1 in 3 Americans Harmed by Loved Ones’ Use of Alcohol or Drugs

A study by the Alcohol Research Group shows 160 million collateral damage victims of substance abuse, including traffic accidents, vandalism, physical harm, financial issues and family or marriage problems.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Philly Sex Trafficking Operation Fed the Drug Addiction of Its Victims, Police Say

Preying on vulnerable young women, Terrance Jones’ arrest exposes the brutality and misery of sex trafficking. 

VIOLATIONS

Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest Taint Biased Guardian Articles

Paper’s fundraising arm raises millions from pro-drug advocacies. Editor Katharine Viner repays the courtesy with articles slamming life-saving drug rehabilitation.