I'm flicking through the War on Drugs report that has just been released. The first giveaway to what the panel is about to announce is that they have scratched out the word 'War'. You can see the whole 'On Drugs' report, for yourself here.
So what does the report say? It says the war has "failed" and calls for the legalisation of some drugs and an end to the criminalisation of drug users. Pretty strong stuff, if you'll excuse the pun. The Global Commission on Drug Policy is a panel of heavy-hitters on the world stage, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, former leaders of Brazil and Colombia and Mario Vargas Llosa to name just a few. Here's the full list.
The White House rejected the findings, saying the report was misguided. But what about you? What do you think of their result and recommendations. Break the drug taboo, treat drug addicts like patients, not criminals? And what about experimenting with legalisation?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS she is right. If we treat addicts as criminals how do we expect them to overcome the addiction without offering help?
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the intake of drugs like glew,indian hemp,cough syrup are on the increase in jos.many comercial motorcycle drivers r usually high on these drugs.julia jos
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YES. "@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS: Alice Jay, Campaign Director for @avaaz on #whys"Treat people addicted to #drugs as patients, not criminals" Do you agree?"
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@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS I believe the war on drugs should be focused on the producers/farmers and dealers not on the consumer. I believe they are patients
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It is too bad the war on drugs is lost. Norm from Seattle USA. I hope this the 麻豆官网首页入口 WORLD SERVICE
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@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS : They are patients but become criminals because of their drug habit. Addicts not only ruin their lives but also their family.
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We''re on air now, with Nuala presenting. Ben J here chatting with you online. Is the war on drugs over? Look forward to getting your contributions.
On air: War On Drugs
| Thursday, 6 June 2011 | 11:36 - 13:36 GMT
I'm flicking through the War on Drugs report that has just been released. The first giveaway to what the panel is about to announce is that they have scratched out the word 'War'. You can see the whole 'On Drugs' report, for yourself here.
So what does the report say? It says the war has "failed" and calls for the legalisation of some drugs and an end to the criminalisation of drug users. Pretty strong stuff, if you'll excuse the pun. The Global Commission on Drug Policy is a panel of heavy-hitters on the world stage, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, former leaders of Brazil and Colombia and Mario Vargas Llosa to name just a few. Here's the full list.
The White House rejected the findings, saying the report was misguided. But what about you? What do you think of their result and recommendations. Break the drug taboo, treat drug addicts like patients, not criminals? And what about experimenting with legalisation?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Your comments
Comment sent via host
Thanks for your comments - keep posting on the Facebook page - we''re back at 1700GMT.
Comment sent via unknown: 23057
@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS she is right. If we treat addicts as criminals how do we expect them to overcome the addiction without offering help?
Comment sent via SMS
the intake of drugs like glew,indian hemp,cough syrup are on the increase in jos.many comercial motorcycle drivers r usually high on these drugs.julia jos
Comment sent via unknown: 23057
YES. "@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS: Alice Jay, Campaign Director for @avaaz on #whys"Treat people addicted to #drugs as patients, not criminals" Do you agree?"
Comment sent via unknown: 23057
@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS I believe the war on drugs should be focused on the producers/farmers and dealers not on the consumer. I believe they are patients
Comment sent via SMS
It is too bad the war on drugs is lost. Norm from Seattle USA. I hope this the 麻豆官网首页入口 WORLD SERVICE
Comment sent via unknown: 23057
@麻豆官网首页入口_WHYS : They are patients but become criminals because of their drug habit. Addicts not only ruin their lives but also their family.
Comment sent via host
We''re on air now, with Nuala presenting. Ben J here chatting with you online. Is the war on drugs over? Look forward to getting your contributions.