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> Members of Congress Introduce Legislation Repealing National Syringe Ban; Follow-up to Last Year’s Repeal of DC Syringe Ban -- 7/30/08

> Advocates Hail Today’s One-Year Anniversary of the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act -- 7/1/08

> United States Conference of Mayors Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for City-Coordinated Drug Overdose Prevention Efforts -- 6/25/08

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Last week Rep. Serrano introduced a bill that would repeal the national syringe funding ban. If enacted, it could save hundreds of thousands of lives and millions in taxpayer dollars. Please urge your representative to support this urgent, life-saving bill.

 

 

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Dog lovers of the world unite. Our federal government's zero-tolerance anti-drug crusade reached a new low in Prince George's County, Maryland, when police killed two innocent pet Labrador retrievers while improperly conducting a SWAT-style drug raid on the mayor's house. On July 29, police burst into the home of Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo and immediately shot to death his two Labrador retrievers. They were there to conduct a search for drugs. The raid was conducted by county police narcotics officers and a sheriff's office SWAT Team.

 

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A benefit and art auction for the Drug Policy Alliance. Held at the Cheim and Read Gallery in New York City. Honoring Donald Baechler, Dr. Mathilde Krim, and Fred Tomaselli.

September 3, 2008
New York, NY

 
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The first global conference on methamphetamine is coming up in Prague this September. As the first methamphetamine-focused event to gather global experts from varied fields, with diverse and even sometimes divergent perspectives, it's assured to be an unparalleled event. Session topics and speakers are now being announced! Check the conference website  to get more information and register.

September 15-17, 2008
Prague, Czech Republic

 
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The 8th International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency is a learning experience directed toward anyone in health care whose aim is to help alleviate pain in others.

October 29 - November 1, 2008
Philadelphia, PA

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"Since the possession, use and sale of drugs are victimless crimes, I've often wondered who, exactly, 'drug offenders' have offended."

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