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One Mother Explains How Her Sons' Addiction Brought Her to Anti-Drug-War Activism

Kristen Gwynne, AlterNet. May 13, 2012.

A leader of Moms United to End the War on Drugs offers her thoughts on Mother's Day -- and how a sane, compassionate drug policy could actually keep our kids safe.

Former Heroin Addict: Methadone Lets Me Live a "Normal Life," and Prohibiting It Would Be a Public Health Disaster

James Legge, The Guardian. April 27, 2012.

A heroin user of 6 years has been using methadone for some 10 years, and sees forced-abstinence as "a recipe for disaster."

How Drug Manufacturing Facilities Are Threatening Our Drinking Water

Andrea Donsky, Randy Boyer, TreeHugger. June 15, 2010.

A new study found that pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities are a "significant source" of the water pollution resulting from pharmaceuticals.

British Prisons Install Methadone Vending Machines

Phillip S. Smith, DRCNet. July 24, 2009.

British government tries new method of promoting opiate maintenance therapy behind bars.