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In Brief
Fact Sheet
The Federal Drug Control Budget
January 31, 2013
Fact Sheet
California Law Enforcement and Medical Marijuana
August 1, 2011
Article
Marijuana Legalization in California
May 27, 2010
Fact Sheet
Background on New York's Draconian Rockefeller Drug Laws
Fact Sheet
Federal Byrne Grants: Drug War Funds Available for Drug Treatment
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In Depth
Report
One Million Police Hours
March 19, 2013
Report
Report of the Global Commission on Drug Policy
June 2, 2011
Report
The Budgetary Impact of Ending Drug Prohibition
September 27, 2010
Report
Wasted in the War on Drugs: Office of National Drug Control Policy's Wasted Efforts
June 26, 2006
Report
Up in Smoke: Office of National Drug Control Policy's Wasted Efforts in the War on Drugs
May 11, 2005
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Drug War Statistics

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New Jersey Overdose Prevention Victory

Victory: Lifesaving Legislation in NJ

A new law will encourage people to call for help if someone overdoses, and expand access to an overdose antidote medication.
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