2000 IN REVIEW

Out of the 19,195 news items posted to the MAP archives during 2000, some
were more popular with our readers than others. Below, based on an analysis
of the most visited items, are groups of the top ten items.

But first, if you would like to review the top about 100 items for the past
year in published date order, use these links:

http://www.mapinc.org/find?171 (U.S.)

http://www.mapinc.org/find?172 (Canada)

http://www.mapinc.org/find?173 (Australasia)

http://www.mapinc.org/find?174 (U.K.)

http://www.mapinc.org/find?175 (Europe)

http://www.mapinc.org/find?176 (Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America)

THE TOP 10 OVERALL

1) UK: Cannabis May Make You A Safer Driver
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1161/a02.html

2) US CA: Mendocino County First in U.S. to Decriminalize Marijuana
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1676/a05.html

3) UK: Cannabis Less Harmful Than Aspirin, Says Scientist
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1578/a06.html

4) US IL: The Dark Side Of Ecstasy
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1600/a01.html

5) US NY: They Also Dance Who Party The Night Away
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1201/a03.html

6) Switzerland: Swiss Parliament Legalises Cannabis
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n334/a02.html

7) UK: Proof That Cannabis Eases MS
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n303/a06.html

8) US: Congress Plans Pot-Info Ban
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n071/a01.html

9) US: Reefer Mindless
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n884/a06.html

10) New Zealand: Drug Count Against CEO At Progressive 'Discharged'
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n020/a05.html

THE TOP 10 FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

1) New Zealand: Drug Count Against CEO At Progressive 'Discharged'
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n020/a05.html

2) Australia: $21m Haul 'Found On Doorman'
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1148/a09.html

3) Australia: OPED: Just Say No To America
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n323/a05.html

4) Australia: On The Right Track?
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n293/a07.html

5) New Zealand: Billionaire Cannabis Smuggler Unmasked
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1274/a02.html

6) New Zealand: Drug-Stash Billionaire Walks Free
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n019/a09.html

7) Australia: Clubbers Turn From Hot Dogs To Lollipops
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1370/a13.html

8) New Zealand: OPED: 'In NZ We Are Killing Our Kids With Cannabis'
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n280/a03.html

9) Australia: All The Rave
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n338/a01.html

10) Australia: Marijuana Decision Has SA Users Lighting Up
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n975/a07.html

THE TOP 10 FOR CANADA

1) Canada: Column: Losing The War On Drugs, Introduction
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1317/a01.html

2) Canada: Marijuana Party Causes A Buzz
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1811/a02.html

3) Canada: Two-thirds Favour Decriminalizing Pot
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n648/a10.html

4) Canada: Column: Losing The War On Drugs, Part 1b
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1317/a03.html

5) Canada: Column: Losing The War On Drugs, Part 1a
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1317/a02.html

6) Canada: Column: Losing The War On Drugs, Part 7
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1355/a06.html

7) CN ON: Pot Protester Blows Smoke At Police
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1596/a03.html

8) Canada: Bikers Expand Crime Empire
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1046/a04.html

9) Canada: Pot-Pourri
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1565/a10.html

10) CN NS: The Price Of Ecstasy
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1388/a02.html

THE TOP 10 FOR EUROPE (except the UK, see below)

1) Switzerland: Swiss Parliament Legalises Cannabis
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n334/a02.html

2) Europe: Dutch, Swiss and German Governments To Act on Marijuana
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1330/a05.html

3) Portugal: Web: Portugal Legalises Drug Use
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n938/a10.html

4) Netherlands: Magic Mushrooms 'Should Be Legal'
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1443/a10.html

5) Netherlands: Dutch cannabis vote irks cabinet
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n899/a03.html

6) Netherlands: BMJ: Cannabis Use Falls Among Dutch Youth
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1375/a04.html

7) Switzerland: Cannabis Soon Depenalised?
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n031/a04.html

8) The Netherlands: Ecstasy Changes The Fight Against Drugs
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1471/a05.html

9) The Netherlands: Myth Of The Drugs Utopia
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n609/a09.html

10) Switzerland: Wire: Swiss Cabinet Aims To Legalize Pot Smoking
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1464/a07.html

TOP 10 FOR MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

1) Mexico: Mexico City Police Chief Calls For Holland-Style Drug Policy
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n634/a07.html

2) Colombia: OPED: U.S. Fuels Civil War in Colombia
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n051/a03.html

3) Colombia: Web: The Unquiet Death Of Jennifer Odom
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n930/a03.html

4) Jamaica: Holy Smoke! Legalise The Weed, Say Church Officials
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n939/a03.html

5) Mexico: The Narco-State
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n781/a05.html

6) US PR: Profit Potential Is Strong Enemy In War On Drugs
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1892/a05.html

7) Peru: Web: Peru To Halt Coca Eradication
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1656/a06.html

8) Uruguay: Backing Drug Legalization
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1918/a03.html

9) Colombia: Fighting The Other Drug War -- Is A $1.3 Billion
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n416/a03.html

10) Colombia: Killing Pablo - A Deadly Manhunt Guided By The US
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1690/a07.html

TOP 10 FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

1) UK: Cannabis May Make You A Safer Driver
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1161/a02.html

2) UK: Cannabis Less Harmful Than Aspirin, Says Scientist
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1578/a06.html

3) UK: Proof That Cannabis Eases MS
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n303/a06.html

4) UK: Editorial: The War On Drugs - First, Inhale Deeply
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1313/a02.html

5) Scotland: MSPs Press For Trials Of 'Dutch' Drug Cafes
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n926/a13.html

6) Scotland: Prince Asks MS Sufferer If She's Tried Cannabis
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n682/a06.html

7) Scotland: Mo Mowlam Admits She Smoked Cannabis
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n065/a01.html

8) Scotland: Police Chief Is Going Soft On Cannabis
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n488/a05.html

9) Scotland: 'Girl Power' Is Blamed For Drug Use
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n318/a04.html

10) Scotland: Bill To Decriminalise Cannabis
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n428/a07.html

TOP 10 FOR THE UNITED STATES:

1) US CA: Mendocino County First in U.S. to Decriminalize Marijuana
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1676/a05.html

2) US IL: The Dark Side Of Ecstasy
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1600/a01.html

3) US NY: They Also Dance Who Party The Night Away
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1201/a03.html

4) US: Congress Plans Pot-Info Ban
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n071/a01.html

5) US: Reefer Mindless
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n884/a06.html

6) US NM: Column: Teacher Brings Constitution To Life
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n508/a05.html

7) US: Playboy Interview: Gary Johnson - Part 1 of 2
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1854/a07.html

8) US: 'Marijuana As Addicting As Cocaine and Heroin'
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1556/a07.html

9) US FL: Raver Madness
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1692/a10.html

10) US TX: The Straight Dope
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1125/a01.html

Happy New Year from the volunteers at MAP!