Community group tackles drug abuse in Trafford

MANCHESTER, UK—Volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World in the North West took their drug-free message to the streets on Sunday afternoon as they distributed free booklets, entitled 'The Truth About...

US releases $99 million of Mexico anti-drug money

" The United States has released another $99 million as part of an aid package to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza says the funds will help Mexico's military buy aircraft and other equipment to help...

Honduran president calls for legalizing drug use

" Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says drug consumption should be legalized to stop violence related to trafficking.Zelaya says that ''instead of pursuing drug traffickers, societies should invest resources in educating drug addicts and curbing their demand.'' He...

Who's Afraid of Hugo? Venezuela Drug Flights Rise

"Does anyone believe what Hugo Chavez really says or what he "plans"?  ""CARACAS, VENEZUELA -- Suspected drug flights from Venezuela to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola rose 44% over the first three months...

UNODC launches 2008 World Drug Report in Brussels

BRUSSELS—The 20th UN World Drug Day was observed in Brussels on Thursday 26 June, at a European workshop on drug prevention for international diplomats and anti-drug professionals, that included the launch of...

Iron Maiden singer chastises pot smoker at concert

I might just be easily amused, but I thought this was funny. I'm surprised Dickinson takes such a hard line, actually. Wouldn't smoking improve the wailing-demon quality of his voice?" While it's easy for some...

UN chews out Canada for offering free drug gear

The free crack-pipes and needles offered by Canadian drug programs aren't cool, says the United Nation drug control board.But are Hep C and AIDS epidemics any better? I'm pretty sure no one walks by a...

Indonesia sets 2012 as target for production of police weapons

""This is part of a coooperation between the police and the Research and Technology Ministry as well as other agencies under the the ministry`s coordination since 2005 with a target to produce weapons," Deputy Minister for Research and Technology Development Dr Bambang Sapto...

Mexico in record cocaine seizure

In the politics of law enforcement when funding is budgeted for drug enforcement the mantra is 'Coke on the Table', seems that Mexican authorities have done well in putting it on the table this now will justify the money. Questions are... How many more multi ton bust will...

Athletes Run from The Hague to Brussels

Last week marked the completion of a 180 km (112 mile) relay race from The Hague, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium, conducted by the Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe, to call attention to the urgent need for increased drug education as a means of curtailing drug abuse...

Brazil's Carnival marred by tragic killings

Our own clorenz1 posted a great story on the wonders of Rio's Carnival this morning, and now two of the celebration's well-known samba dancers are murdered under suspicious circumstances. It points to increasing...

The Truth About Drugs, Boston-Style

" BOSTON –The Church of Scientology has reached out to the community with a drug education and prevention program aimed at educating youth about the dangers of drugs and challenging them to remain drug-free."

Church of Scientology of Boston

Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology of Boston set up their tent to reach out to the community with effective solutions.

U.S. Uploads Anti-Drug Videos to YouTube

"The White House is distributing government-produced, anti-drug videos on YouTube, the trendy Internet service that features clips of wacky, drug-induced behavior and step-by-step instructions for growing...

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

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