War on Drugs

The casualties of America's War on Drugs and what you can do to end the drug war.

"The 'War on Drugs' is an expensive, destructive, failed sham.

In a photographic essay, the public sees the actual faces of people filling American prisons today and learns the case histories of selected inmates whose sentences illustrate the often harsh and arbitrary policies imposed on first-time, non-violent drug offenders.

Website of Bob Newland, noted journalist, raconteur, iconoclast, political philosopher and exposer of the lies used to propagate the so-called War on Drugs.

PBS program which investigates how a fundamental shift in the country's anti-drug laws - including federal mandatory minimum sentencing and conspiracy provisions - has bred a culture of snitching that is in many cases rewarding the guiltiest and punishing the less guilty.

Noam Chomsky argues that the U.S. government is scandalously cynical in launching a "War on Drugs" while, at the same time, supporting other dangers.

Free online book - a collection of categorized information on various aspects of the drug war, all presented with full source citations and, where possible, links to the original.

A few mordant words on drugs, drug abuse, and the disgraceful ties that bind Latin America and the United States.

Non-profit organization involved in sculpting the movement of Drug Courts within the U.S. and internationally for Court Practitioners. Provides training, research, and scholarships.

Let's look closely at the supposed reasons why some drugs are "harmful". Are they really?

Favors the return of the drug problem to the domain of the medical profession.

Reports on the drug war from Latin America with breaking news, analysis, investigative journalism, translations of journalism from Mexico and beyond, and media criticism.

Information and articles by and for drug war prisoners and others interested in drug law reform.

News, statistics and articles on the Drug War, and the Green Party marijuana legalisation and harm reduction policies.

Complete histories, books, periodicals and historical research documenting the failure of the War on Some Drugs.

Prisons, profiling and propaganda: Salon's coverage of the U.S. government crackdown on illegal-substance abuse and the drug trade.

Online accompaniment to the PBS series examining the war on illegal drugs.

Prisoner of America's War on Drugs tells it like it is in the United States Prison Industrial Complex.

Is the funding of terrorist groups an unintended consequence of drug prohibition? This site explores the inevitable convergence of prohibition, crime, arms dealing, and terrorism.

This site and its accompanying book offers a look at why the war makes problems worse instead of better, and who gets hurt and who gets helped by these policies.

Threaded discussions on philosophy, politics and the US drug policy.

Dedicated to supporting freedom. Leonard is currently awaiting trial for LSD manufacturing.

An organization working to end the war on drugs and promote new drug policies based on common sense, science, public health and human rights. Formerly the Lindesmith Center.

Student group dedicated to explore human alternatives to the current policy.

Enacted in 1973 when Nelson Rockefeller was governor, the Rockefeller Drug Laws require harsh prison terms for the possession or sale of relatively small amounts of drugs.

A list of contacts for those against opposing current drug policy.

Information regarding federal intrusion into personal responsibility.

By Judge Jim P. Gray. In addition to the comments from the author of this book, who is a veteran trial judge in Southern California, the views of more than 40 judges and justices nationwide are cited in this documented.

Dedicated to expanding discussion on drug policy by raising questions about existing law and educating the public about alternatives to current policies.

A summary of drug abuse-related statistics.

Weblog features news, analysis, and rants by Pete Guither about current issues in the drug war.

The nature and origin of the 'War on Drugs'. Why this 'war' is so entrenched.

An online history museum of reefer madness dating back to the 1800's.

Tens of thousands of American teenagers are forced into drug treatment programs each year by schools, parents, or the courts - despite not having any serious drug problem.

3.5 Illegal drugs versus pharmaceuticals. 4 Arguments for the Drug War ... Policy on Illegal Drugs published its findings on the efficacy of the drug war. ...[2008/11/25]

Although the present War on Drugs is a modern phenomenon, drug laws have been a ... Illegal drugs fall into different categories and sentences vary depending on the ...[2008/11/24]

The nature and origin of the 'War on Drugs' ... Illegal drugs, solely because of the artificial value given them by Prohibition, ...[2008/08/08]

She explains how the alleged war on drugs is a giant waste of tax-payer money ... There is NO War on Drugs! Top Secret CIA Drug Smuggling Operations ...[2008/06/05]

For the last 20 years, the United States has been waging a so-called "War on Drugs" ... Neither is there any principled objection to the use of illegal drugs. ...[2008/05/30]

... it is our judgment that the war on drugs has failed, that it is diverting ... that it isn't the use of illegal drugs that we have any business complaining ...[2005/05/28]

OUR CALL TO END THE "WAR ON DRUGS" AS A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE ... an escalating "war on drugs" that seeks to eradicate illegal drugs from our society. ...[2008/11/22]

Internationally, "the war on drugs" provides a cover for intervention. ... Drug war newspeak refers to all illegal substances as "drugs", and all non ...[2008/11/29]

... The International War on Drugs and The Multibillion Dollar Illegal Drug Business, ... In a new war on drugs, President Reagan tried to seal the borders by ...[2008/11/23]

What about all the damage illegal drugs do to our communities? ... The current war on drugs creates the worst of both worlds! ...[2008/04/25]