Illicit Drugs

An argument for the legalization of all prohibited substances, with reference to the island of Jamaica.

There are much better ways to approach dealing with illegal drug; so why do we continue the costlt failure we call "the War on Drugs"?

A review of the current state of the global pharmaceutical industry and potential solutions to be found in the business model of Dr. Paul Janssen's company.

Steroids and their use is a widely controversial subject. Should they be legal?

The costs of the war on drugs. Should it continue?

That stories of children at risk from drug using parents and babysitters are common is unsurprising with one-fifth of 18-25 year olds admitting illicit drug use.

The war on drugs has two main arguments; should we legalize drugs or prohibit them entirely? Here are both sides of the issue.

Drugs are defined as "chemical compounds that change the way the mind and body work."

Just about anything out there has a knock off version or generic version from soda to candy. Prescription drugs are no exception. Any drug will be available in generic at some point in the future.

The following describes, in brief, the history of anti-drug legislation in the United States.

Illicit drug use, in some adults, arises out of early use of smoking - thus the reason for more aggressive smoking cessation programs.

There are some common reasons teenagers are prone to abuse over-the-counter drugs. This article demonstrates them and explains steps parents can take to keep their children safe.

Legalizing drugs may just be a good idea. This paper suggests a few reasons why Americans should consider legalizing drugs.

This article describes why we should lift the prohibition on illicit drugs.

The government's ignorant "War on Drugs" and hypocritical drug policies are keeping violent street gangs alive and well and sending our great nation down the drain.

Are drug education programs preventing our kids from seeking out illegal substances? Are kids being taught why these substances are illegal? This article takes a closer look at how America feels about drugs.

Novel drug delivery system is a topic of research and academic discussion in the Western countries. However, its application in traditional medicines like Ayurveda and other herbal medicines is yet to be seen. Read on to know why it is important.

The DEA and the War On Drugs.

People being prescribed to many drugs for common conditions, and for conditions that drugs will not even help such as viral illnesses.

Date rape drugs are used because they render the victim helpless, but at the same time they may become excited. These drugs can cause lasting side effects and possible coma and death could occur if there is a bad reaction.

This paper takes a look at Eli Lilly and their SSRI drug marketing practices for drugs such as Prozac.

Where do the world's drugs come from? These are the 5 countries that supply more drugs to the world than any others.

The unintended consequences of drug laws that are too harsh are harming the very fabric of American society.

There are five main classes of psychoactive drugs, that is, drugs that affect the neurological communication within the body, and especially within the brain. These substances are used widely today for a number of different reasons.

In an effort to relieve their medication cost burden, many Americans have now chosen the route to Canada or other countries where they find the same medication a lot cheaper than they get in their own country. But is this a 'panacea' for cutting costs of your medications?

Repeat drug offenders are not a thing of the past. In the wake of the War on Drugs, prisons are seeing more repeat drug offenders than they did twenty years ago.

This article explores some of the popular Club Drugs and their effects, side effects, and dangers.

This is the first part in an investigation of the war on drugs. It discusses the monetary impact of the Drug war as well as the economics of incarceration.