war on drugs

French Interior and Justice Ministers Announce Measures to Combat Organized Crime

The French Ministers of the Interior and Justice announced a comprehensive plan to tackle organized crime, with immediate actions focused…

2 weeks ago

Recently Leaked Recordings Reveal Nixon Considered Cannabis “Not Particularly Dangerous”

Recently released 1973 recordings show that President Nixon privately admitted cannabis was "not particularly dangerous," despite him launching the War…

2 months ago

Five NGOs File Complaint with the UN Against France for Racial Profiling

Five NGOs, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have filed a complaint with the UN against France, accusing it…

7 months ago

War on Drugs Hinders Efforts Towards Climate and Environmental Reform

A new report has revealed that the global war on drugs accelerates environmental degradation and obstructs climate change efforts by…

1 year ago

The War on Drugs – Wealthy Countries Recently Dedicated Over $1 Billion Says New Report

A report by Harm Reduction International (HRI) reveals that between 2012 and 2021, wealthy countries allocated $974 million to the…

1 year ago

Hong Kong Criminalizes CBD, Possession Carries Life Imprisonment

Hong Kong has classified cannabidiol (CBD) as a “dangerous drug” as of Wednesday, February 1, and will impose strict penalties…

2 years ago

Colombia Seeking to End the War on Drugs

President Gustavo Petro has announced he intends to put an end to the war on drugs in Colombia, noting that…

2 years ago

Thailand Puts an End to the War on Drugs

For many years, Thailand waged a harsh war on drugs that saw the relatively innocent use of cannabis demonized in…

2 years ago

Cannabis legalization as an alternative to the war on drugs

Colombian politicians have started questioning if the current “war on drugs” is working the way it was intended and looking…

4 years ago