Post originally published on Change.org New Law Finally Recognizes That Crack and Cocaine are the Same Drug Finally some good news for both drug treatment and poverty advocates. On August 3, President Obama signed legislationthat reduces sentencing disparities between persons arrested for the possession of crack and those arrested with cocaine. It took 23 years, but [...]
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Post originally published on Change.org Needle Exchange Injects Hope in Homelessness Struggle New Jersey has finally joined several other states in adopting a syringe exchange program. The powers that be in the state are realizing that this cutting-edge (and often controversial) program is beneficial for public health and, because it is run by private agencies, is not a drain on [...]
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