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Lawmakers Unveil Drug War "Exit Strategy"

By Victoria Kim

The comprehensive guide is designed to help the US crawl out of the "deep drug war hole." MORE  

Today at 3 pm: Join Our Twitter Chat on Rx Drugs!

By Bryan Le

How did America get hooked on prescription pills? And what can we do about it? Join us with our co-hosts Phoenix House on #rxchat! MORE  

New Task Force Takes On Unfair Drug Laws

By Sarah Beller

Investigations into "overcriminalization" in federal law could lead to drug policy reform. MORE  

Obama Reveals New Drug Control Strategy

By Chrisanne Grise

But despite its "kinder and gentler face," critics say that US drug policy "remains in the Dark Ages." MORE  

Morning Roundup April 11, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Obama's budget cuts raise cost of smoking, Canada "at the center" of opioid epidemic, and ex-Chicago Bear Sam Hurd charged with selling pot and cocaine. MORE  

Margaret Thatcher's Progressive Drug Policy Legacy

By Sarah Beller

Perhaps surprisingly, the conservative "Iron Lady," who died today, helped to bring needle exchange to Britain. MORE  

A Day at the Drug Court

By Sarah Beller

Treatment-based drug courts are more widespread than ever; advocates say they humanely cut crime and save cash. So why are they controversial? The Fix sits in on some hearings. MORE  

Today: Join Our Twitter Chat on Drug Policy

By Nina Puro

We invite YOU to debate the drug policies that affect us all: February 6 at 3 pm EST. Tweet #drugpol to join! MORE  

What Should Our Drug Laws Be?

By Bryan Le

Legalization, decriminalization, or neither? Have your say: Join a Twitter debate with The Fix and Phoenix House on February 6! MORE  

Brazilian Addicts Forced Into Treatment

By McCarton Ackerman

Crack cocaine addicts in Sao Paolo will face mandatory drug treatment under a new law. MORE  

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