DrugSense
posted on June 13, 2013 by
US NJ: PUB LTE: Prison Is Poor Drug Policy
Star-Ledger, 13 Jun 2013 – In "Heroin epidemic grows deadlier" (June 11), The Star-Ledger discussed the rise in overdose deaths in several New Jersey counties and a reactive legislative intervention that would increase penalties for heroin possession in an attempt to combat drug abuse and mitigate these alarming statistics. Anyone who proposes harsher penalties for drug crimes in an effort to discourage use is ignoring years of evidence demonstrating that it’s not a sustainable, or even remotely effective, solution to the drug problem.
posted on June 11, 2013 by
US NJ: Medical Marijuana Program Is Criticized
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 08 Jun 2013 – TRENTON (AP)- Patients, families, and advocates gathered Friday to highlight what they say is New Jersey’s failure to meaningfully implement the state’s medical marijuana program. They say the current system is restrictive and expensive. About two dozen people – many of whom spoke about troubles with the medical marijuana law – met to push lawmakers toward reforming regulations.
