Medical Marijuana: What the Research Shows
Sulak has recommended various forms of marijuana to his patients and has seen striking results. Patients with chronic … The problem: In 1970, the federal government classified marijuana as an illegal, highly addictive drug with no medical value … Read more on Medscape

Rural Ohio ravaged by drug deaths
“We have access to a handful of inpatient beds at (Nova Behavioral Health substance abuse treatment center in Dayton), but that's not nearly enough to handle the need. Having a safe place to detox was critical in my situation, but a lot of people don't … Read more on Norwalk Reflector

America's New Drug Policy Landscape
A national survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 67% of Americans say that the government should focus more on providing treatment for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Just 26% think the government's focus should be on … Read more on Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

The pros and cons of prescribing to addicts
But here's why Harm Reduction is the best policy. EDMONTON – Health – Doctors treating addicts from Vancouver's Downtown East Side have been asking the federal government to extend a trial program under which they were allowed to write prescriptions … Read more on Net Newsledger