PM makes war on drugs the election battleground
21-November-2004, United Kingdom, The Independent
Tony Blair will this week make drugs the key battleground for the general election when he launches a sweeping crackdown as the centrepiece of his new legislative programme.
The Prime Minister will use the Queen's Speech on Tuesday to highlight ...
Recreational Drugs 'Should Be Given Out by ...
21-November-2004, United Kingdom, Scotsman.com
Nearly two-thirds of people believe recreational drugs should be controlled by the Government and given out by doctors and pharmacists, a new poll reveals.
The survey, carried out by ICM for the Daily Mirror, also found that 76% thought Prime ...
Firefighter, dispatcher caught on tape snorting ...
20-November-2004, United States, Capital News 9
Two Lawerence, Massachusetts fire department employees have been put on administrative leave after being caught drinking beer and snorting cocaine while on duty.
The Eagle Tribune newspaper reported that the department is investigating misconduct ...
Afghan Poppy Growing Reaches Record Level, U.N. ...
19-November-2004, Afghanistan, The New York Times
Poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the source of most of the opium and heroin on Europe's streets, was up sharply this year, reaching the highest levels in the country's history and in the world, the United Nations announced on Thursday.
"In ...
Kaklamanos gets five-month ban for cocaine use
19-November-2004, Belgium, Reuters
Greek forward Alexandros Kaklamanos received a five-month ban from the Belgian Football Association on Friday following his positive test for cocaine.
Kaklamanos tested positive for the banned recreational drug after playing for his Belgian club ...
Porn producer accuses Jacko of drug, alcohol ...
19-November-2004, United States, New Zealand Herald
Michael Jackson is broke and has grown irrational through "excessive use of drugs and alcohol", according to a new lawsuit against the pop star.
The claims were made by a former associate of Jackson, who is suing the self-styled "King of Pop" ...
Expert: Public 'Defenseless' Vs. Bad Drugs
18-November-2004, United States, ABC News
At least five medications now sold to consumers pose such risks that their sale should be limited or stopped, said a government drug reviewer who raised safety questions earlier about the arthritis drug Vioxx.
In testimony Thursday before the ...
Former all-pro tackle Luis Sharpe sentenced to 2½ ...
18-November-2004, United States, Canada.com
Former Arizona Cardinals tackle Luis Sharpe, who pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics last month, was sentenced Thursday to 2½ years in state prison.
Sharpe, a former all-pro who played with the Cardinals from 1982-94, was arrested in April ...
Office drops Melo's charge
18-November-2004, United States, DenverPost
In a case that Carmelo Anthony's lawyer said "has received more prosecutorial scrutiny than any petty offense in Denver history," the Denver City Attorney's office dropped the marijuana charge Wednesday against the Nuggets forward.
"I'm glad ...
Poll finds 75% of Texans support medical ...
18-November-2004, United States, Houston Chronicle
A strong majority of Texans favor legalizing the medical use of marijuana, according to a new poll.
Seventy-five percent said people with cancer and other serious illnesses should be allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes as long as their ...
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