On Feb. 1, the official X account of The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) posted a photo of former President Richard Nixon and a caption meant to celebrate the legacy of the War on Drugs, but the comment section didn’t go as planned. Making things worse, the DEA posted it on the first day of Black History Month, which is especially ironic given that cannabis laws were … [Read more...] about DEA Celebrates War on Drugs in Cringey Post During Black History Month
War on Drugs
Angst And Chaos In Marijuana Rescheduling: A Dabbin-Dad Journey Into The Hazy World of Drug Policy Reform
Let me tell you something that's been gnawing at the edges of my consciousness for quite some time. The times they are a-changin', and if there's one thing that's evolved more rapidly than our collective psyche, it's the way we look at those little green leaves we call "marijuana." Yes, I'm talking about the reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 3. … [Read more...] about Angst And Chaos In Marijuana Rescheduling: A Dabbin-Dad Journey Into The Hazy World of Drug Policy Reform
Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
A recent report from Harm Reduction International (HRI) sheds light on how richer countries like the United States and Europe continue to provide substantial foreign aid for the global War on Drugs. However, rather than addressing issues like poverty, hunger, healthcare, and education, this money is primarily allocated to law enforcement and military efforts. As anyone familiar … [Read more...] about Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
Is President Trump a Man of Action?
Can Trump Just Get a Bong? A lot has happened in the last 12 hours. A sitting U.S President has met with the Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea aka North Korea. This historic meeting not only demonstrates a shift in world politics, but it may indicate that we have a president that is looking to tackle controversial and complicated issues. If the … [Read more...] about Is President Trump a Man of Action?
History in the Making
History in the Making Good Morning, First, a big thank you! Everyone's positive feedback energizes us at Dabbin Dad to keep moving forward. This week is an important time in United States, we are witnessing history in the making with the inauguration of our next President of the United States. Yesterday, we celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. His legacy … [Read more...] about History in the Making