Why ending the war on drugs will cut crime | Mike Barton
Making drugs legal – but controlling supply – would stop the flow of money to crime gangs and destroy their power As a police officer for nearly 34 years, I have witnessed the worsening problems of drug addiction – whether it's to controlled substances or legal drugs, such as alcohol. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 has prevailed throughout my time of service, but it would appear not to have had …
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Group advocates better drug abuse treatment options
With National Recovery Month drawing to a close Monday, a group of local advocates gathered to highlight the need for more investment in treatment options. “We're not dealing with the problem upfront,” said Vince Sawyer of The Healing Place of …
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Mike Barton, Police Chief, Says UK Should Decriminalize Drugs Because Drug …
The officer, who has served for nearly 34 years, said he had witnessed a worsening drug addiction problem since prohibition began in 1971 with the Misuse of Drugs Act. He argued that pushers had made billions from adulterated drugs, transforming them …
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