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Global Commission on Drug Policy Suggests Harm Reduction and Decriminalization Author: Justin Mckibben The Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) is an international institution of global leaders and intellectuals working to help study and inform initiatives on addressing drug use all around the world. This think tank offers recommendations concerning... Learn More

Drug Testing for Welfare Program Shows Zero Positive Results Author: Justin Mckibben Drug testing applicants for welfare benefits is not a new concept. Over the past few years several states have attempted similar restrictions on providing benefits to welfare applicants. Each time the programs were initiated they were met... Learn More

Drug Testing The Rich For Their Tax Breaks [caption id="attachment_19868" align="aligncenter" width="464"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben There is no typo in the title. We are talking about requiring the top 1%... Learn More

CDC Urges Doctors to Stop Testing Patients for Marijuana [caption id="attachment_19373" align="aligncenter" width="275"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not believe doctors should test patients... Learn More

Should There Be Drug Testing at Music Festivals? Author: Justin Mckibben Have you ever been to a music festival? It is something incredible; there really isn’t anything like the vibrant experience of camping out for a few days among thousands of other colorful characters and concert lovers to... Learn More

4 Ways Drug Testing for Welfare Has Failed Author: Justin Mckibben This year we have seen a lot of debate back and forth on the whole drug testing for welfare idea, and over the past year we have seen a few programs built up, debated over, and phased... Learn More

Pro-Gamers Now Face Drug Testing [caption id="attachment_17234" align="aligncenter" width="343"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben High Score or scoring a high? Drug testing has found its way into a variety... Learn More

What is a three quarter way house? In order to understand what a three quarter way house, it’s essential for you to know what a sober house, or halfway house is. Sober Living in a Nutshell Sober and halfway houses are also called recovery houses, and they... Learn More

In the News: Rick Scott’s Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients Proves Costly and Ineffective The state of Florida started requiring urine tests back in 2011 for welfare applicants and state workers to screen for drugs, which did not last long but has a continued effect on the states financial spending as politicians fight for... Learn More

5 Ways Your Kid May Be Cheating a Drug Test It is normal for kids to want to get away with things, whether it is coming home after curfew, skipping school and even eating the last cookie in the cookie jar. Cheating on a drug test is kind of a... Learn More

In Addiction News: March 27th, 2013 More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study [US NEWS] Study explores alcohol dependence [Yale Daily News] Pfizer's drug to treat tuberculosis in short supply [Yahoo! News] Kansas House approves bill establishing drug testing for welfare, unemployment recipients [The... Learn More

Florida Governor Approves Drug Testing for all Welfare Recipients Florida welfare applicants struggling with drug addiction will no longer qualify for public assistance for one year or until they complete an addiction treatment program. Delray Beach FL – June 1, 2011 Governor Rick Scott signed legislation on Tuesday requiring... Learn More

Global Commission on Drug Policy Suggests Harm Reduction and Decriminalization

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