UN Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur Reports On Abusive Drug Treatment
The UN Human Rights Council has released a "Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and o
What's New At Drug War Facts - March 2013
The latest issue of the Drug War Facts Newsletter is now available at
http://www.drugwarfacts.org/cms/node/3146
and also below.
UK Home Secretary Orders Review of Drug Policies
UN Drug Body: Marijuana Legalization in CO, WA, Violates UN Treaties
The International Narcotics Control Board is criticizing the decision by Colorado and Washington voters to regulate and control marijuana, saying that such a move violates international drug control a
Norway Considers Decriminalizing Heroin Smoking
The Norwegian government is considering a proposal to decriminalize the smoking of heroin as a harm reduction move to reduce the rate of overdose.
H. Michael "Mike" Gray
Mike Gray
In Memory
1935-2013
Mike Gray was President and Co-Founder of the Common Sense for Drug Policy Foundation. Mr. Gray passed away in 2013. As reported by the New York Times (Bruce Weber, Mike Gray, 'China Syndrome' Writer, Dies at 77, New York Times, May 3, 2013):
Video of the Memorial Service for Kevin Zeese
Over 750 people from across the world attended the two hour memorial service via social media
Rest In Power: Kevin B. Zeese, 1955-2020
Sadly we report on the premature death of our beloved co-founder, Kevin B. Zeese. Kevin passed away on Sept. 5, 2020. Kevin was one of the nation's foremost authorities on drug policy issues. He worked on a wide array of drug related issues since he graduated from George Washington University Law School in 1980.