Colombia
The Republican candidate's camp refuses to say whether this was a subtle way of signaling an astonishing policy shift. MORE
Colombian cocaine production has plunged, along with demand. But savvy cartels find alternative ways to thrive. MORE
Corruption and deceit mean Venezuela's role as major drug hub is under-reported. MORE
A more efficient production process means that total cocaine production rises, even plantation numbers fall. MORE
Anyone caught with small amounts of cocaine or marijuana in Colombia will no longer be detained or prosecuted. MORE
Hardly any of Colombia's billions of cocaine dollars profit residents of the South American nation. MORE
By Bryan Le
Colombian rebels release video of captured French reporter, California only uses 6% of tobacco tax on anti-smoking programs, and drunk woman blows hole in house with Merc. MORE
Scopolamine, or "The Devil's Breath", eliminates free will and blocks new memories from forming. MORE
By Bryan Le
Rx meds are killing more kids than ever, Colombian cocaine kingpin surrenders, and dad assigns 10-year-old as designated driver. MORE
Anti-alcohol meds found to be underprescribed, secondhand smoke permeates apartment buildings, and Germans debate booze bans to derail "party trains." MORE
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