Opponents of drugs reform often trot out the line that the UK gave up fighting the war on drugs some … Continue reading “Drugs: The war we choose to fight”

Canada has just taken the bold step of legalising recreational cannabis – making it the largest country in the world with … Continue reading “Britain should follow the example of North America and say, “Yes we cannabis!””

Every December 5th, American beer, wine, and spirit enthusiasts celebrate Repeal Day. It was on this day in 1933 that … Continue reading “Prohibitions create black markets and cause violent crime”

One hundred years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson approved the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, the US’s first national legislation designed … Continue reading “The war on drugs began 100 years ago today: Let’s hope it doesn’t last another century”