Drug Budget

What does Obama's new drug budget say about his administration's priorities?

"...In announcing the release of the proposed federal drug control budget for 2011, Pres­id­ent Barack Obama's drug czar,..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Holder Says California Can't Stop Drug War

Prop 19 debate gets more heated – and less intelligent

"...measure). Chief among the Chicken Littles are nine former Drug Enforcement Administration heads who penned a letter to Attorney..."

Oct. 26, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Seattle Police Chief Named Drug Czar

Obama has named Seattle's progressive police chief to be head of U.S. drug policy office -- perhaps a signal of more compassionate times to come?

"...to head up the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. And he's chosen the progressive top cop..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Drug-War Stories

Struggling against the hysteria

"...statewide program designed to put an end to illegal drug use at "organized rave parties." The DPS campaign aimed..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Permanent Drug Take-Back Kiosk Open to Public

A safe, local way to dispose of unused or expired meds

"...medications no longer need to wait for the next drug take-back day to roll around. Last Thursday, city and..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Drug Bust Hits La Familia

DEA says Austin a hub for cartel work

"...The Drug Enforcement Administration on July 21 announced a record number..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Health Has Little to Do With Drug Laws

"...21 column [“The Hightower Report”], if health outcomes determined drug laws instead of cultural norms, marijuana would be legal...."

July 24, 2006 Postmarks

TDCJ Violating Federal Drug Laws?

Could it be that prison officials have lying to the DEA?

"...of Criminal Justice has been illegally purchasing lethal injection drugs...."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...Alexander "Rusty" Windle was not a drug dealer, but he died like one. Before dawn on..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Reefer Madness: Drug Czar or Drugged Czar?

Walters appears to be winning the war on fantasy

"...In Washington, at least in drug warrior circles, it seems the left hand has no..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Kicking the Drug War Habit

More of the same under Obama's new drug czar?

"...News flash: Americans are still using drugs. In fact, according to the annual National Survey on..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

At DEA, Business As Usual

And more of the same if Leonhart is confirmed as agency head

"...the appointment of Michele Leonhart as head of the Drug Enforcement Administration – a move that many advocates say..."

Nov. 16, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Stuff the Cooler – With Black Tar Heroin!

APD trumpets big heroin bust

"...Austin Police Department Narcotics Conspiracy Unit, U.S Attorney’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Hays County Narcotics Task Force, Williamson County..."

March 12, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Taking 'H' Off the Street

APD on a recent heroin ring bust.

"...Interesting press release from APD: DRUG ARRESTS REDUCE HEROIN DISTRIBUTION IN AUSTIN In mid 2005..."

March 5, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Reefer Madness

Federal drug enforcers show little interest in treatment

"...The numbers are in – and, once again, drug treatment and prevention programs are the big losers in..."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...feds' new approach to medical marijuana, the nation's new drug strategy, the economics of the drug war, the low-down..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 2/24/12

Your drug war news

"...After a rather extended hiatus, Reefer Madness' drug war news roundup is back – and this week..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup 2/23/11

Your drug war news all in one place.

"...the 411 on California running out of money for drug treatment, the real cost of prohibition, and more!..."

Feb. 23, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 6/17/11

Your drug war news, all in one place

"...This week it's Happy Birthday to the Drug War, drugs through the mail, a shoot-out on the..."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...this morning, he and I, to discuss his former drug of choice, Ecstasy, or if you're a chemical engineer,..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Weed Watch

Orrin Hatch, drug law reformer?

"...for a host of crimes – many of them drug-related – without offering judges much leeway to reduce the..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 9/9/11

Your roundup of drug war news

"...from the feds (none of it particularly good), new drug laws on the books in Texas, and the connection..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Leave no child untested -- for drug use, that is

"...Drug czar John Walters, head of the White House Office..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 6/3/11

Your dose of drug war news

"...retroactive, and a bunch of international honchos say the Drug War has got to go...."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup 12/2/10

News from the frontline of the War on Drugs

"...and whether it was proper – along with other drug war news...."

Dec. 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bid to Reschedule Pot Denied by Federal Court

Pot-law reformers to seek rehearing

"...the Coalition to Reschedule Cannabis first petitioned the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule marijuana for medicinal purposes, the..."

Jan. 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Holder Says Ban on Medi-Pot Raids is U.S. Policy

During joint presser with DEA head, AG Holder says ban is policy

"...about the raids, which picked up again under the Drug Enforcement Administration leadership of acting administrator Michele Leonhart in..."

March 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Bush Pardons Hip-Hop Artist

John Forté was dealt harsh sentence under draconian drug law

"...sentencing. The decision to release Forté was applauded by drug-law reformers who have long argued that man-min sentences are..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Dallas Police Say One Line Is Fine

"...Police officials to hire applicants who have used “hard” drugs – only once, mind you – including cocaine. Under..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

APD Pot-Hunters Are Data-Mining at AE

Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.

"...According to federal prosecutors, local Drug Enforcement Administration agents, and at least one Austin Police..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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