Vagueness Wielded as a Weapon Against the War on Drugs
... wielded as a weapon against the war on drugs On June 19, 1986, a young man named Len Bias died of a cocaine overdose in his dorm room on the campus of the University of Maryland. Because Bias had… Continue reading
How Basketball (And Democrats) Gave Us Mandatory Minimum Sentences
... basketball (and Democrats) gave us mandatory minimum sentences But as mandatory minimums may be on their way out, it's worth remembering how the laws — which require judges to hand out big sentences for even minor crimes — came… Continue reading
$200k Raised to Buy Alleged Ford Video to Be Donated to Canadian Organizations
... – Money raised to buy an alleged video appearing to show Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine will instead be going to four Canadian organizations. Gawker, the U.S. website … A message posted on the website Thursday said… Continue reading
Addiction Often Misunderstood and Difficult to Overcome
... the only disease you can get yelled at for having," Dr. Harry Vedelago, director of the addiction division at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph. Research in … Cocaine or crack was used by 4.8 per cent of local teens,… Continue reading
Will and Monifa Sims Answer Criticism About Their Singing Video
... Answer Criticism About their Singing Video Will and Monifa Sims. *Look out Sonny and Cher, there's a new act in town (minus the cocaine addiction and spousal abuse). Will and Monifa Sims are enjoying a busy summer. In May… Continue reading
Drug Dealer in St. Clair County Judge's Death Seeks Jail Release
... dealer in St. Clair County judge's death seeks jail release Cook is under federal investigation after a former prosecutor and colleague Joe Christ was found dead of a cocaine overdose at Cook's cabin in rural Pike County, Ill. in… Continue reading