What Happened When Portugal Decriminalized Drugs?

What Happened When Portugal Decriminalized Drugs? – “The government in Portugal has no plans to back down. Although the Netherlands is the European country most associated with liberal drug laws, it has alread…

Bags full of drugs seized at schools

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The number of exclusions and expulsions in primary and secondary schools increased nationally between 2008 and 2012. Figures released under the Official Information Act show Auckland leads the way for school drug abuse, and Northland isn't far behind.
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Trudeau is on the Right Side of Marijuana Debate

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Gupta also revealed 9 per cent of marijuana users show signs of dependence, six percent less than those who show dependence on alcohol. The addiction rate of marijuana is low, prescription drugs and alcohol are far more deadly, yet marijuana is the …
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Effect of alcohol, illicit drug use on education achievement

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On other hand the Guardian Newspaper (Tanzania) on 26th June 2013 reported that the war against drugs faces a major challenge following an alarming increase in trafficking and abuse. According to statistics released by the Anti-Drugs Commission, while …
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