Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Murder, Drugs and Cops — Stories in Tom Hallman at Large
Murder, drugs and cops — stories in Tom Hallman at large
Some great stories for you to peruse this week. Start with a fascinating piece in Texas Monthly by writer Michael Hall. … Not so much a story, this video about the effects of drug use comes from Rehabs.com. Called… Continue reading
Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ May Not Face Real Truth About Drug Abuse
Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ may not face real truth about drug abuse
Sponsored by Rehabs.com, the campaign aims to startle people into recognizing the devastating effects of drug addiction on people who once looked healthy (in their first mug shots), as they change into people who look worn… Continue reading