Towards the end of 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released its most recent data on substance use obtained from its National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The data paints an interesting picture of substance use in America at this time, especially marijuana. Continue reading
Former DEA Chief Discusses Risks & Problems with Marijuana Legalization
In his tenure as Administrator of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Peter Bensinger served under three U.S. Presidents; Ford, Carter and Reagan. According to Devon Dwyer (Power Players, ABC News & Yahoo News) Bensinger was one of the top officials in leading the war on drugs. In a recent interview, Dwyer found out from Peter Bensinger what he thinks of the legalization of marijuana, the problems it will generate and the consequences to those who use the drug. Continue reading