The long-term administration of delta-9-THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, is associated with decreased mortality in monkeys infected with the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), a primate model of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) disease, according to in vivo experimental trial data published in the June issue of the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses.
Investigators at […]
Day: June 14, 2011
Oh, the irony
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A top Republican has rejected the notion that Congress should re-examine the nation’s gun laws after al Qaeda urged Muslims to attack America by exploiting loose firearm rules.
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said tightening gun laws to address the threat would be to surrender to terrorists […]
Israel to consider legalization
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Following a major rise in the number of drug addicts amongst the Israeli population, several members of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) have called for the formation of a special anti-drug committee to consider legalizing the possession and use of soft narcotics.
They have described the existing anti-drugs mechanisms in Israel as ineffective […]
Open thread
Lots going on this week, including observances of the 40th Anniversary of Nixon’s declaration of drug war.
‘The Wire’ Creator David Simon Has a Counteroffer for Eric Holder
Responding to Attorney General Holder’s expressed wish for another season of The Wire.
The Attorney-General’s kind remarks are noted and appreciated. I’ve spoken to Ed Burns […]