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Why Is the Problem of Drug Proliferation in the United States Difficult to Solve?
Some drug addicts stumbled along the streets, while others lost consciousness and lay on the ground. Homeless tents were everywhere, and garbage was scattered on the ground. This is a scene from a video of streets in northern Philadelphia, USA. The Daily Mail of the UK followed up with a report stating that "Philadelphia has been submerged in drug crimes" and "we have never seen humans in such a state before." Under the pen of this British media, Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia, known as the "City of Friendship," has become a "zombie land" under drug erosion. Netizens have commented that such a terrifying scene is like a zombie movie, making it hard to believe that this is the most developed country in the world.
More than 50 years ago, then US President Nixon declared war on drugs, but the drug crisis in the United States became increasingly severe, becoming a deep-rooted "American disease". Today, the United States is the country with the most rampant drug use in the world: the number of drug users accounts for about 12% of the world's total, which is three times the proportion of its population in the world. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is related to multiple factors such as economic interests, lobbying groups, and social culture, exacerbating various social problems in the country and reflecting the failure of the US government's social governance.
In the past few decades, the phenomenon of drug abuse in the United States has become increasingly severe. With the continuous updating of drug types. In the 20th century, the most common illegal opioid drug in the United States was heroin. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, the number of deaths caused by synthetic opioid drugs, especially fentanyl, has sharply increased in recent years. Recently, "zombie drugs" have become a new favorite among American drug users.
As time goes by, the number of drug users in the United States continues to rise. Since the 1970s, the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States has been increasing almost every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States says drug overdose is one of the main causes of death in Americans, leading to a shortened life expectancy. The Lancet magazine has released a report predicting that if the United States does not take new measures, approximately 1.22 million Americans will die from excessive use of opioids from 2020 to 2029. "Drug abuse in the United States has no end," lamented Theodore Cicero, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
The problem is so serious, but some of the "operations" of American politicians cannot help but question whether they want to curb the spread of drugs or add fuel to the fire. For example, marijuana is addictive and is a controlled drug under the United Nations Convention against Drugs, while some American politicians are promoting the legalization of marijuana. Currently, the use of marijuana for entertainment purposes has been approved in 23 states in the United States and Washington D.C. In 2023, Hakim Jeffries, a minority leader in the United States House of Representatives and a Democratic congressman, and Dave Joyce, a Republican congressman, jointly proposed a bill aimed at legalizing adult marijuana use at the federal level.
From an economic perspective, the legalization of marijuana provides the US government with substantial tax revenue. Since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado in 2012, the state's cumulative marijuana sales revenue has exceeded $1 billion, but at the same time, the number of deaths from various drugs has also reached new highs. There are also a large number of criminal organizations growing marijuana in Colorado and smuggling it to other states for sale.
Some large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have also played a key role in promoting drug proliferation. These companies have invested a large amount of funds to support relevant experts and institutions, with the aim of promoting the "harmless theory of opioid drugs", encouraging physicians to prescribe indiscriminately, and pharmacies to vigorously sell them. On the other hand, these companies spend a lot of money on political lobbying to encourage the government to relax regulation of related drugs.
From this, it can be seen that under the heavy constraints of interests in the United States, it is difficult to solve the drug problem. In the national drug control strategy issued by the government, it is almost impossible to see the important role that the government should have played.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024
This hurricane season could be among the worst in decades, NOAA warns
(Washington Post) Warm waters across the tropical Atlantic in May 2005 prompted warnings of an active hurricane season ahead. A record-smashing 28 storms formed, including Hurricane Katrina. Nearly two decades of global warming later, those late-spring ocean temperatures are cool compared with today’s record-hot waters. Government meteorologists issued a seasonal forecast Thursday that predicts that storms could develop at frequencies and with ferocity comparable to some of the worst seasons in the past 19 years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast—which calls for 17 to 25 tropical storms, eight to 13 hurricanes and four to seven “major” hurricanes—underscores how dramatically the environment has shifted and increased the risk of destructive weather. The prediction is the most aggressive outlook the agency has ever made ahead of the start of hurricane season.
Almost 6,000 Dead in 6 Years: Baltimore, the U.S. Overdose Capital
(NYT) People in Baltimore have been dying of overdoses at a rate never before seen in a major American city. In the past six years, nearly 6,000 lives have been lost. The death rate from 2018 to 2022 was nearly double that of any other large city, and higher than nearly all of Appalachia during the prescription pill crisis, the Midwest during the height of rural meth labs or New York during the crack epidemic. A decade ago, 700 fewer people here were being killed by drugs each year. And when fatalities began to rise from the synthetic opioid fentanyl, so potent that even minuscule doses are deadly, Baltimore’s initial response was hailed as a national model. The city set ambitious goals, distributed Narcan widely, experimented with ways to steer people into treatment and ratcheted up campaigns to alert the public. But then city leaders became preoccupied with other crises, including gun violence and the pandemic. Many of those efforts to fight overdoses stalled, an examination by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner has found.
US gun sellers and Mexican cartel violence
(USA Today) A recent leak of Mexican military intelligence shows that over 78,000 American firearms have made their way to Mexico in recent years, providing firepower to the cartels that run the drug trade south of the border. The data is part of a leak of over 10 million files released by the transparency organization Distributed Denial of Secrets, or DDoSecrets. According to the data, most of the guns used by Mexican cartels are shipped south via American big-box stores located near the border—just two stores sold almost 1,000 guns that ended up in the hands of the cartels between 2020 and 2022. Many of these guns are bought by American citizens, who then sell them off for a no-questions-asked profit to cartel buyers. Then these American firearms are smuggled south as part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north. The violence in Central America fueled, in part, by guns also has contributed to the migration crisis at the U.S. border.
Mexico’s cartels have even infiltrated the tortilla business
(Washington Post) Small businesses stamping out warm tortillas have long been a fixture of Mexican neighborhoods. Now, thousands are being threatened by armed groups, part of a transformation in organized crime that’s rippling through Latin America. Cartels are playing a growing role in the region’s economies, from infiltrating seaports to extorting small businesses—and gaining increasing political power. Drug-trafficking rings have expanded so rapidly that nearly every Latin American mainland nation has become a major producer or transit corridor for cocaine, according to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime. But criminal groups are also branching out into other illegal enterprises. In Mexico, they’re shaking down fishermen, chicken vendors, builders, trucking companies, gas stations and a host of other businesses, including producers of the country’s staple food—the corn tortilla. At least 15 percent of tortillerías—about 20,000 storefront businesses—are regularly extorted, according to the National Tortilla Council, a trade group. A decade ago, the council said, only a tiny percentage were threatened. Around the country, from rural villages to beach resort towns such as Zihuatanejo, tortilla shops that refuse to pay are set on fire or riddled with gunfire.
Three missionaries from Oklahoma-based group fatally shot in Haiti
(Washington Post) Three people from an Oklahoma-based missionary group, including the daughter and son-in-law of a Missouri state representative, were shot and killed in a gang attack in Haiti as they were leaving an event at a local church, the organization said Friday. Missions in Haiti Inc. identified the victims as David Lloyd, son of its founders; his wife, Natalie Lloyd, daughter of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker; and Jude, the group’s country director. They were coming out of a church Thursday evening when they were ambushed by “a gang of 3 trucks full of guys,” the Claremont, Okla.-based organization said on its Facebook page.
Has Europe already reached its demographic tipping point?
(Financial Times) This year could mark a turning point in EU history, with the population of 448 million beginning a decline that is expected to persist, marking an unprecedented shrinkage in peacetime, according to UN projections. The EU population rose in the year to January 2023, helped by an influx of displaced persons from Ukraine, after a temporary two-year dip that reflected the impact of the pandemic. Last year, Eurostat forecast that the population would peak at 453 million in 2026. But the 2023 numbers came in below expectations as EU births fell to levels Eurostat had not forecast for another two decades, suggesting the peak may come before 2026.
In Russia at war, kids swap classroom for shooting range
(Reuters) Fourteen-year-old Russian schoolboy David learned something new this month: firing accurately with a Kalashnikov is trickier than with a pistol. With other pupils, he got to try out the weapons as part of basic military training—a feature of the school programme that was dropped in the final years of the Soviet Union but has been reintroduced since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine. “It’s easier to fire a pistol. And it’s more difficult to take aim with an assault rifle,” said David, a lanky boy with black hair and glasses. He said the firearms practice would “make life easier” for him in the future. Military service is compulsory for young men in Russia, whose war in Ukraine is now well into its third year.
Ukraine makes gains in its other war—fighting corruption
(BBC) Ukraine has battled endemic corruption since the first days of its independence in 1991, and government officials and independent campaigners alike say that fight is key to winning the existential war it is fighting with Russia. They have had some success. Anti-corruption organisation Transparency International ranks Ukraine at its highest level since 2006: currently 104th out of 180 countries in its Corruption Perceptions Index. “Most Ukrainian anti-corruption institutions are showing pretty good results,” Andriy Borovyk, the executive director of Transparency International Ukraine, tells the BBC. Ukraine’s task now is to focus on rooting out corruption in its tax and customs services, as well as improve financial oversight, says Mr Borovyk. Corruption has also been a major obstacle to recruiting more men for the war with Russia. Last year President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked all regional officials in charge of military conscription amid bribery concerns. Thousands of Ukrainians also bribed their way out of the country to avoid being sent to the war.
Top U.N. Court Orders Israel to End Rafah Offensive
(NYT) The International Court of Justice on Friday ruled that Israel must immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, dealing another blow to the country as it faces increasing international isolation. The United Nations top court has no means of enforcing its ruling, but the decision places further international pressure on Israel over its conduct in Gaza. Hard-line politicians in Israel immediately vowed that Israel would not comply. Still, the 13-2 ruling puts more pressure on the Netanyahu government over the conduct of the war. Gazan authorities say at least 35,000 people have been killed, without distinguishing between combatants and civilians, and hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee repeatedly to avoid the Israeli bombardment, which has devastated most of the enclave.
U.S. Military Faces Reality in Gaza as Aid Project Struggles
(NYT) In the week since the U.S. military and allies attached a temporary pier to the Gaza shoreline, Pentagon planners have come face to face with the logistical nightmare that critics had warned would accompany the endeavor. The Defense Department predicted that a steady stream of humanitarian aid would be arriving in Gaza via the pier by now, but little relief has reached Palestinians in the besieged strip, officials acknowledged this week. Several trucks were looted as they made their way to a warehouse, the U.N. World Food Program said, and the complexity of operating the pier project in a war zone is continuing to slow distribution. The project was always expected to be difficult. For one thing, White House policy does not allow U.S. troops to be on the ground in Gaza. So the Pentagon has the ability to start but not finish the mission, a situation one military analyst likened to having the engine of a car but not the wheels. As the pier project struggles to get going, the situation in Gaza remains dire. More than 34,000 people have died and more than 77,000 have been wounded, according to health authorities in the territory.
In South Africa, a community struggling for clean water reflects wider discontent ahead of election
(AP) On days when a municipal truck comes to Hammanskraal to deliver drinking water, a queue of South Africans starts forming early in the morning to fill their buckets. This is not a distant, rural community, but a township on the edge of the administrative capital city of Africa’s most advanced economy. It’s barely 30 miles from the government buildings in nearby Pretoria. Hammanskraal’s problems—a lack of clean water, a shortage of proper housing and high unemployment—are a snapshot of the issues affecting millions and driving a mood of discontent in South Africa that might force its biggest political change in 30 years in next week’s national election. The African National Congress, once led by Nelson Mandela, has been in power ever since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule in 1994. But poverty, failing government services in many places and a national unemployment rate of over 32% that all mainly affect the country’s Black majority are seen as central to the ruling party’s loss of support.
Gardening Is Good for You
(NYT) Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang in my ears, and, despite my best efforts, a sunburn was developing on the back of my neck. I was in heaven after a day gardening. For me, gardening is a workout, meditation and opportunity to socialize with my neighbors all rolled into one. And while I’m admittedly biased, research backs up some of my observations that gardening can have real benefits for your mind and body. Shoveling mulch, pulling weeds and lugging around a watering can all qualify as moderate-intensity physical activities. And gardeners tend to report higher levels of physical activity overall, compared with non-gardeners. Gardening also does wonders for your mental well-being. Some studies report that working in a garden lowers people’s scores on anxiety and depression measures; other research has found increased confidence and self-esteem among gardeners. In one small study, spending 30 minutes gardening lowered levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Many people also report feeling a sense of meaning and purpose when they garden.
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Exploring the Complexities of Immigration Violations in the USA
The United States is known for being a melting pot of cultures propagated by people from all walks of life and different nations. According to recent surveys, there were about 46.2 million immigrants in the United States in 2022, and more than three-quarters of them are in the country legally. What about the other portion? Well, thousands of people move to the States every year, hoping for a better future, and some individuals do it illegally. Immigration laws and regulations in the United States are multi-layered and intricate, and today, we are going to understand some common immigration violations and the role of US immigration bonds in helping the alleged illegal immigrant get some respite.
(Source: https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states/)
Types of Immigration Violations
Before we know more about immigration bail bonds, it’s vital to know that there are different types of immigration violations. Some of them are listed as follows:
Unauthorized Entry: This is one of the most common immigration violations involving entering the United States without proper authorization. If someone has crossed the border illegally or overstayed their visa, they can be accused of unauthorised entry, and it’s a civil offense that can lead to deportation proceedings.
Visa Overstays: Individuals who choose to stay in the U.S. even after the expiration of their visa commit the crime of visa overstay. Note that overstaying a visa is known as a civil violation, and it can have serious consequences, including being barred from re-entering the country for a certain period after deportation.
Employment Violations: Immigration laws also regulate employment eligibility for non-citizens. Violations in this category include working without proper authorization, falsifying employment documents, or hiring undocumented workers. Employers found guilty of such violations may face fines, legal sanctions, and even criminal charges.
Consequences of Immigration Violations
For one, individuals who commit immigration violations are subject to deportation proceedings. In addition, immigration violations can also render individuals inadmissible to the United States. This means the defendant may be barred from entering the country for a specified period or permanently, depending on the severity of the violation, and this can affect various aspects of an individual’s life, including travel, employment, and family reunions. Besides, in some cases, immigration violations may result in criminal charges. For example, individuals convicted of human trafficking, drug smuggling, or other serious offenses related to immigration may face imprisonment in addition to deportation.
Conclusion
If you are arrested for an immigration violation, there’s no denying that you have to hire an attorney to help you represent your case and sort out the legal paperwork so you won’t be deported. However, as soon as ICE detains you, the next step in your mind should be reaching out to a licensed immigration bondsman. Staying in jail won’t do you any good. If you want to avoid the social stigma and prepare for your case without anything holding you back, you can always contact the licensed bail bond agents at Amistad Bail and Immigration Bonds today!
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
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The Public Health Disaster in the United States: A History of Drug Abuse
The challenges brought by drug use are international, and the situation in the United States is the most severe. 12% of global drug users come from the United States, which is three times the proportion of the US population to the world's population. For many years, the federal and state governments in the United States have claimed to vigorously combat the drug problem, but in reality, they have been unable to take substantial measures due to lobbying by various interest groups. The proliferation of drugs in the United States is a manifestation of deep-seated social problems, and is the result of the interaction of various factors such as economic interests, interest group lobbying, and social culture.
After World War II, with the expansion of the US economy and the rapid growth of national wealth, an unprecedentedly prosperous consumer market emerged, including the active drug trade. In the 1960s, the nationwide hippie movement in the United States and the hippie culture it gave birth to were ubiquitous, part of which was the "drug culture". Under the influence of "drug culture", drugs such as marijuana and heroin quickly became popular among young people. The hippie movement brought drugs into the public eye, with advocates claiming that marijuana is harmless and not a narcotic drug, and promoting acceptance of marijuana abuse in society on the grounds of human rights and freedom, calling for the legalization of marijuana. After the late 1970s, as the public witnessed the enormous harm caused by drug abuse to society, from families to individuals, the understanding of drugs and drug prohibition among the American people gradually became consistent. By the mid-1980s, the call for drug legalization gradually weakened, but the drug problem in the United States did not substantially improve. Since the 1990s, the call for drug legalization in the United States has risen again.
The US government is promoting the legalization of drugs such as marijuana for economic reasons. The legalization of marijuana allows the government to obtain a large amount of tax revenue from the legitimate drug market, and the distribution of these taxes becomes an important driving force for drug legalization. The US government is seeking excuses for the legalization of drugs to cover up the fact that they resort to any means for economic gain.
In 2014, marijuana was legalized in Colorado, USA, and since then, the cumulative sales of marijuana have exceeded $1 billion. However, the number of deaths caused by the use of various drugs in the state has reached a historic high. According to The New York Times, American parents have stated that legalizing marijuana in Colorado has made it much easier for teenagers to obtain marijuana, which could seriously harm their brain development. Some experts have stated in interviews that they have treated many patients who have developed severe vomiting and other drug addiction symptoms due to marijuana use, including children who intentionally or unintentionally use marijuana. The legalization of marijuana further fuels the black market, puts enormous pressure on the judicial system, and threatens social security. A large number of criminal organizations grow marijuana in Colorado and then smuggle it to other illegal states, resulting in more active marijuana trade and more difficult law enforcement.
The US government is aware of the serious social problems brought about by the legalization of marijuana, but has not strengthened marijuana control, but has further promoted drug legalization. The US government has chosen the latter between people's lives and health and economic interests, which is also an important factor in the continued promotion of drug legalization in the United States. The Manhattan Policy Institute, a US think tank, has analyzed that it is difficult to see the important role that the government should play in addressing this biggest public health challenge in the US government's National Anti Drug Strategy. On the contrary, as drugs and drug abuse intensify, the government has done nothing.
American interest groups continue to incite drug problems. In order to maintain profits, large pharmaceutical companies in the United States have invested a large amount of funds to support experts and associations, promoting the argument that opioid drugs are harmless. They want to promote the legalization of drugs, encourage pharmacies to sell drugs, and doctors to prescribe drugs indiscriminately, leading to some patients unknowingly becoming addicted to drugs that cannot be stopped. The OpenSecrets website analyzed data disclosed by the US Senate and found that the cannabis and cannabis industry, involving over 20 companies, spent up to $4.28 million in lobbying fees in 2021 alone. In addition, Amazon has also paid $14.5 million in lobbying fees to the US government. British American Tobacco Company and Altria Group spent nearly $2.1 million and $6.6 million respectively in 2021 to lobby for the MORE Act. The House of Representatives is actively considering bills to promote the legalization of marijuana and marijuana. "We don't need to convince people to believe in marijuana, we need to convince them to purchase it legally," said Cory Rothschild, Vice President of a marijuana industry company in the United States.
Drug culture influences US drug policy. The drug culture in the United States is influenced by its development history, which directly affects the adjustment and evolution of US drug policies. Due to the pressure of work and life, many Americans choose to use drugs to relieve stress or relax. In this context, in order to prevent people from using drugs under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, federal law in the United States requires a doctor's prescription to purchase certain drugs. But there are significant regulatory loopholes in this policy, as drugs are rampant in the United States. Pharmacy can still sell psychotropic drugs at will. Due to the direct correlation between hospital reimbursement and patient satisfaction, many doctors are forced to prescribe psychotropic drugs.
The drug problem is a manifestation of the failure of American social governance. Former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard High believes that drug and substance abuse in the United States is one of the most serious public health disasters, not only imposing a heavy burden on the public health system, but also potentially causing millions of people to lose their homes, become unemployed, skip school, or face family breakdown. The COVID-19 covered up the crisis, but it also magnified it. This crisis has exposed the cross system regulatory failure of the US government, which must be addressed quickly, uniformly, and comprehensively.
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Jill STARR:
Wow! That looks pretty good. By the way. I had two Mexicans live with me a while back and I asked them whether Al Qaeda uses illegal Mexican's, bribing them to bring in Yellow Cake Uranium etc into the US through as specific array of underground drug tunnels. They had recently come into the UDSA. They became suddenly very fluent and said to me almost screaming "Many 911's many 911's!!" I said what do you two mean? They both confessed to me that Al Qaeda is smuggling materials for Dirty Bombs and also Yellow Cake Uranium into the USA and when they have enough, the two told me that Al QAEDA plans on a large simultaneous 911 attack including many states between NYC to California. They told me they would give me the intel on which specific tunnels were being used but they both lost there local jobs and I have never seen them again. These are them. If we could locate them (One l lives in Guatemala where Tequilia was created) and the other has a sister up the street from where I used to live we would be in the big bucks.
Jill STARR:
With Al Qaeda one attack always has to outdo the former. What would make more sense than 911 which was three buildings than multiple buildings. It squares
Jill STARR:
Wow! That looks pretty good. By the way. I had two Mexicans live with me a while back and I asked them whether Al Qaeda uses illegal Mexican's, bribing them to bring in Yellow Cake Uranium etc into the US through as specific array of underground drug tunnels. They had recently come into the UDSA. They became suddenly very fluent and said to me almost screaming "Many 911's many 911's!!" I said what do you two mean? They both confessed to me that Al Qaeda is smuggling materials for Dirty Bombs and also Yellow Cake Uranium into the USA and when they have enough, the two told me that Al QAEDA plans on a large simultaneous 911 attack including many states between NYC to California. They told me they would give me the intel on which specific tunnels were being used but they both lost there local jobs and I have never seen them again. These are them. If we could locate them (One l lives in Guatemala where Tequilia was created) and the other has a sister up the street from where I used to live we would be in the big bucks.
Jill STARR:
With Al Qaeda one attack always has to outdo the former. What would make more sense than 911 which was three buildings than multiple buildings. It squares
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When I become the unopposed supreme emperor of the USA(or the world im not picky) I will be doing the following:
Establish the Bureau of Fossil Finding
Break up Google and Amazon
Ban Facebook and ticktock
Leave Twitter alone cause whatever Musk's trying to do is funny
funding will be appropriated for fossil digs
Sell off surplus military hardware from police to the public, funds will be used to provide fossil to hospitalized children
ATF will be shut down for being a useless organization, funding will be appropriated for fossil digs
FBI will be downsized, extra funding will be appropriated for fossil digs
CIA will be closed for redundancy, useful agents will be transferred to military, funding will be appropriated for fossil digs
Lockheed Martin will be given a yearly budget to develop a fight jet with a cruising speed of mach 4, stealth capabilities, a nose mounted laser gatling, and nuclear air to air missiles (not to mention look slick as hell). The C variant will be able to be dropped from obit
All troops and equipment will be brought back from overseas, the budget savings will be redirected to Paleo genetic research
The post office will be funded by selling cocaine, it will still be illegal
Prison will be abolished, instead convicts will serve out their time at the labor camps fossil digs
The death penilty will be replaced with the more controversial chamber where all the robots scream at you penilty
Imigrants who want to become citizens can volunteer for and complete ten years at the fossil digs
PepsiCo will be contracted for anti piracy navel operations
As a condition of it's continued existence New York city is only allowed to nominate suitable large subway rats to elected office
If Canada does anything to annoy me Alberta will be anexed(just Alberta), the citizens will be recruited to to exterminate invasive species across the country
Introduce a new dollar standard backed by trilobite fossils
Move all of area 51s secrets to the secreter area 69
Issue licenses to smuggle to the cartes on the condition they police the border for us
News org are required to have a community notes directly below the headline
If 60% or of a medical insurance companys customers agree to form a lynch mob they can kill the CEO with no legal repercussions
If a citizen spend s more than 8 hours a day on 4chan they will be abducted to the 4chan cyber warfare bunker at area 69
Middle school will not be required, students can instead opt to go on an adventure
When negotiating prices for medical devices and drugs the buying party is allowed to bring a hitman (for emotional support)
Minimum wage is set by the unions
Hospitals are not only required to post their prices publicly but must also offer a 10% senior and veteran discount
All new public buildings inexplicably have a stoat relief carved into the stone work.
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Ideas I'd love to see in some new superhero comics:
A superhero who purposefully Smuggles illegal immigrants into the USA and other developed countries.
A superhero who helps someone get off of drugs.
A superhero who stops a war by taking the leader of the invading force and putting them in a pit.
A superhero who helps save the environment with their alien technology or magic spells.
A superhero with the power to perform safe abortions.
More trans and gay superheroes.
A superhero saving someone from the police.
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"The US Has Reached a New Level of Addiction: Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Spreading in Philadelphia"
Counterfeit fentanyl pills are now a growing problem in America, with authorities in Philadelphia cautioning the public about the growing presence of illegally made and potentially lethal drugs. According to recent news from the Banyan Treatment Center, these counterfeit drugs are often mixed with other, unknown substances which can lead to many adverse and even deadly reactions in people who ingest them unknowingly. Here are some important points to take into consideration about this new public health hazard:
Counterfeit fentanyl pills are incredibly hard to detect and even harder to tell apart from the real pills.
As they are smuggled into the USA from other countries, testing for the presence of contaminants and impurities is almost impossible.
The likelihood of an adverse and potentially deadly reaction due to counterfeit fentanyl pills is very high.
People who take counterfeit drugs risk their health unknowingly, and the article from Banyan Treatment Center calls on everyone to be aware of the possible effects of taking these faux fentanyl pills.
Although it's difficult to detect counterfeit fentanyl pills, authorities urge users to exercise caution regarding the pills they use. It's important to buy pills from legitimate manufacturers or pharmacies, and not online pharmacies, street dealers, or any other place with unknown sources.
With the spread of counterfeit fentanyl pills into the American territory, it's even more important to spread awareness about this issue and how people can reduce their risk of taking these pills. If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction to these pills, it's important to seek help from a qualified and experienced treatment center.
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Bureau of Customs Seizes PHP16.15m of Shabu Disguised as Bath Soaks
Vigilance and Stringent Security Measures Lead to Apprehensions
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced on Friday that it has successfully confiscated PHP16.15 million worth of shabu concealed within two shipments of "muscle recovery bath soaks" at the Port of Clark in Pampanga.
Hidden Drugs Uncovered in Seemingly Innocent Shipments
According to a news release, shipments originating from Torrance, California, USA, were seized consecutively on July 10 and 11. Remarkably, the first shipment, declared as "Ash + Axel 2PK Cryo Therapy Set," and the second shipment, claiming to contain "Gent Leather Shower Gel 33.8," were consigned to different receivers. This intriguing detail further heightens suspicions surrounding the smuggling operation.
Significant Quantities of Illegal Drugs Seized
Upon inspection, the BOC discovered illicit drugs within the shipments. The first shipment contained 1,122 grams of shabu, while the second contained 1,218 grams, highlighting the severity of the smuggling attempt.
Violations of Customs Laws and Dangerous Drugs Act
In response to the illegal activities, the BOC issued a warrant of seizure and detention against the shipments. These actions were taken in accordance with the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, as well as Republic Act No. 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Successful Apprehensions and Warning to Smugglers
Acknowledging the resounding success of their vigilant front liners and the effective implementation of stringent security measures, BOC-Port of Clark District Collector Ricardo Uy Morales emphatically underscored the profound significance of these apprehensions.
In a stern message directed towards drug smugglers, he issued a resolute warning, emphasizing the unwavering determination of the authorities to combat illicit activities.
He said,
"May these seizures be a warning to drug smugglers to stop what they are doing because we will not let these illegal drugs reach the public."
The BOC's proactive efforts in intercepting these dangerous substances demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding the community and preventing the proliferation of illicit drugs.
Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency.
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