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A Pandora’s box full of smart drugs | Ann Robinson

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

“We should think very carefully before we start routinely taking drugs such as Modafinil to boost cognitive functionHere’s a thoroughly modern ethical dilemma to chew over. You go for a job interview but are pipped to the post by another person who seems wholly underwhelming and is less well qualified. The feedback is that she [...]

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Universities told to consider dope tests as student use of ’smart drugs’ soars

Sunday, February 21, 2010

“Cambridge scientist calls for ethical debate on drugs bought on internet that boost alertness and attention

Universities must investigate measures, including random dope testing, to tackle the increasing use of cognitive enhancment drugs by students for exams, a leading behavioural neuro­scientist warns.
Student use of drugs, such as Ritalin and modafinil, available over the internet and used [...]

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Time to prohibit drugs prohibition | Levent Akbulut

Sunday, February 14, 2010

A solid piece looking at the international implications of drug prohibition – it argues powerfully that the current position in terms of total prohibition is unsustainable.

“The tragic irony of this situation is that while prohibitionist drug laws are lauded as necessary to protect young people, they do the exact opposite. Speaking as someone [...]

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Scientists Discover Cause of Addiction to Some Prescription Drugs

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Scientists announced Wednesday that they have solved the mystery behind why people become addicted to a class of prescription drugs that includes some anti-depressants, muscle relaxants, and sleeping pills.
The findings, published in the journal Nature, will hopefully pave the way for the development of new treatments that can alleviate symptoms without resulting in dependency.
Scientists know [...]

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Govt considering smokefree extension

Sunday, February 14, 2010

The government could extend smokefree legislation to include areas like the entrances of buildings, it has announced. [From Govt considering smokefree extension]

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Obama Will Not Tolerate Federal DEA Raids

Friday, February 6, 2009

Raids intensified under former President Bush with nearly one hundred paramilitary style raids at medical cannabis facilities.

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New Hair Drug Tests to Detect Pharmacuetical Misuse

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Eroding the foundation of healthy parent-child relationships businesses are promoting a new HairConfirm kit to conduct drug tests with hair samples.

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Progress for New Jersey Act

Saturday, December 20, 2008

A recent measure would allow chronically ill residents of New Jersey to have medicinal cannabis for medical treatment.

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Swiss Vote Positively For Medicalization of Opiate Addiction

Saturday, December 20, 2008

A pioneering program to give opioid drug dependent individuals government approved heroin just recently was highly approved by Swiss voters.

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Latest Medical Marijuana Recommendations for President Obama

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Most recently ASA has released policy recommendations for President Obama and his Administration including:1. End federal raids, intimidation and interference with state law; 2. Encourage advanced clinical research trials that meet accepted scientific standards; 3

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