British entrepreneur and outspoken billionaire, Richard Branson claims that the United Nations is on the verge of calling for decriminalization of all drugs. Read article here: High Times
Tag: Drugs
China Moves to Restrict Death Penalty—But Not For Drugs
LastFriday, UnitedNations human rights experts welcomed a recommendation by India to abolish the death penalty, as well as a decision to reduce the number of crimes subject to capital punishment in China, the world's top executioner by far. Read article here: High Times
150 Cities Fight Back Against War on Drugs
For 28 years, June 26 has been considered the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by the United Nations. It's stated mission is to "strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse."… Read article here: High Times
Chart Reveals Which Drugs Are Most Popular at Each Music Festival
A new chart released by DrugAbuse.com has revealed which drugs are the most popular at each music festival. Read article here: High Times
Ecuador Moves to Decriminalize All Illegal Drugs
Convinced that prohibition of marijuana, or even cocaine, is not the solution to curbing addiction rates or fighting against the black market drug trade, lawmakers in Ecuador have proposed a historic piece of legislation aimed atdecriminalizing all illegal drugs.&nb… Read article here: High Times
Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Taxing Illegal Drugs
While the Missouri legislature can barely loosen their collective sphincter to allow the passing of an ultra-restrictive medical marijuana program, onesnidelylawmaker is working to ensure the state gets its fair share of the illegal drug trade. Read article here: High Times
Police Sell Drugs to Man, then Kill Him
A Florida man was shot and killed earlier last week during a reverse sting operation in which undercover police attempted to sell narcotics to unsuspecting passersby and arrested those who took the bait. A report from theFlorida Times-Unionindicates that 48-ye… Read article here: High Times
Pot Shown to Be Much Safer than Alcohol and Other Drugs by a Long Shot
A new study has found marijuana to be safest commonly used substance and suggests pot is 114 times safer than alcohol. These finding only reinforce similar research done decades ago. Read article here: High Times
Man Apologizes for Throwing Football Loaded with Drugs into Prison
A Michigan man is apologizing for trying to throw a football loaded with drugs andcellphonesinto a state prison yard. High Times
36 Famous and Funny Quotes About Drugs
As clever as the anti-drug regime has fought to be throughout the years, their creative forces have been no match for those geniuses who have smoked, snorted, and tripped their way over to the other side. As a celebration of this beautiful madness, we have assembled this … High Times