U.S. VS THEM

Challenging America's War On Drugs

Since President Richard Nixon declared the "war on drugs" 30 years ago, the
United States has vowed that no ground will be surrendered in its efforts
to crush the $400-billion-a-year global industry in illicit drugs. Because
of its wealth and power, America's zero-tolerance policies are not limited
to its borders but greatly influence the United Nations and its 189 members.

Australia and other countries that try to deviate from the U.S. course are
yanked back in line by fear of losing U.S. military or economic support.
Countries like Netherlands that experiment with different approaches are
subject to harsh public criticism. The United Nations itself has to toe the
U.S. line or risk losing money.

"America is the Taleban of international drug policy," says one expert.

Sunday Part one

U.S. policy not limited to borders

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1398/a02.html?16328

Canada's pot feeds U.S. habit

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1373/a02.html?16328

Monday Part two

Marijuana loses its appeal in Dutch 'coffee shop' culture

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1397/a05.html?16265

Source of ecstasy experiencing 'fatigue' with it

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1397/a06.html?16328

The Dutch approach to education: Just lay out all the facts

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1397/a07.html?16328

Tuesday Part three

Heroin for addicts works as Swiss fix

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1397/a08.html?16328

Treat or get tough? Britain tries again

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1398/a04.html?16328

Legal drugs cheaper

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1398/a01.html?16265