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Repression Is the Wrong Approach to America’s Opioid Epidemic

Donald Trump promises a “tough law-and-order approach” to the drug crisis. That is the wrong approach.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 9, 2017April 8, 2023

America Relaunches Drug War Based on an Assumption

Jeff Sessions suspects — but doesn’t know — that a softer approach to drugs has led to higher crime.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2017April 8, 2023

Indecisive Drug Policy Symptom of Humala’s Evasiveness

Peru’s antidrug policy wavers from crop substitution to eradication, reflecting its president’s flipflops.

Avatar photoChristian FitzHughJuly 1, 2014April 8, 2023

Consumers, Not Government, Should Set Cannabis Prices

The whole point of decriminalizing drugs is to get government out of regulating their consumption.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 4, 2014April 8, 2023

Drug Decriminalization Worked in Portugal

The small European country proves opponents of a liberal drug policy wrong.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 5, 2011April 8, 2023

The War on Drugs Has Failed

The drug war has failed, says a recent report, “with devastating consequences .”

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 2, 2011April 8, 2023

America’s Futile War on Drugs

Strict drug laws cause more harm than the drugs.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 22, 2010April 8, 2023

Cesspool of Corruption?

Bill O’Reilly makes Amsterdam out to be the worst place on Earth.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 19, 2010April 8, 2023

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