Parts of Perus Amazon jungle are being cleared in order to produce cocaine. Over 3 million hectares of forest have been destroyed to grow coca, the crop used to make cocaine. -YT War on drugs failing again.
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This isn't about getting high, it's about the drug war and associated costs. The streets, gangs, militarization of the police, prison and war are all fair game if directly linked to our drug war efforts.
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Parts of Perus Amazon jungle are being cleared in order to produce cocaine. Over 3 million hectares of forest have been destroyed to grow coca, the crop used to make cocaine. -YT War on drugs failing again.
posted by cybrbeastShort, funny, and insightful video on how we went from Barney Fife to Stormtroopers.
posted by EndAllAt the bottom rung of the cocaine supply ladder is the farmer, who barely ekes out a profit, sometimes even losing money. Yet it is the only crop that will make them any money at all. They don't like... continue reading
posted by kronosposeidonClip from National Geographic's show Locked Up Abroad. Sarah and Simon are caught by airport security in Peru for carrying drugs in their luggage.
posted by syncronGlenn Greenwald is interviewed about his study on the success of Portugal's decriminalization of all drugs since 2001.
posted by Zyrxili realise the cop may have acted differently had the cameras not been rolling but still, nice reaction.
posted by deputydogThe international economics of heroin.
posted by geo321Colombian drugs traffickers have taken advantage of one of the world's poorest countries and turned it into the main transit point for hundreds of tons of cocaine smuggled into Europe every year. http://www.channel4.c... continue reading
posted by mauz15Unreported World travel to Buenaventura, on Colombia's Pacific coast. A city affected by cocaine trafficking. There is little running water or electricity in Buenaventura and housing is so scarce that... continue reading
posted by mauz15Unreported World travels to Brazil and one of Rio De Janeiro's most notorious mega-slums, where drug lords run a parallel state. "After negotiating with some of Rio's leading drug lords to gain permission... continue reading
posted by mauz15It all depends which drugs you wish to declare war on. Via: ScrapeUp
posted by blankfistDonald P. Tashkin, M.D, Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Geffen School of Medicine, has been the source for many attacks on pot over the years then in more... continue reading
posted by drattusKopBusters rented a house in Odessa, Texas and began growing two small Christmas trees under a grow light similar to those used for growing marijuana. When faced with a suspected marijuana grow, the police... continue reading
posted by radxVia: ScrapeUp
posted by Duckman33The title says it all
posted by Gratefulmomfrom Chris Matthews' show. thanks to rosspruden for the link!
posted by my15minutes"Ask your doctor for a reason to take it."
posted by thinker247Nicotine and heroin have similar effects on the brain, according to new evidence from scientists. They've found a part of the brain that responds to smoking and heroin in much the same way. For you... continue reading
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