How Jeff Sessions Wants to Bring Back the War on Drugs / The Washington Post April 9, 2017 Chris Aguirre via The Washington Post Sessions has yet to announce specific policy changes, but federal prosecutor Steven H. Cook’s new perch at the Justice Department speaks volumes about where the Justice Department is headed. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/natio...
Alcohol Abuse Is a Major Predictor for Gun Crime / The Trace February 3, 2017 Chris Aguirre via The Trace A prior alcohol conviction proved to be a stronger risk factor for gun violence than age, gender, or history of prior violent behavior. Source: https://www.thetrace.org/2017/02/gun-owner...
The 3 deadliest drugs in America are legal / Vox January 18, 2017 Chris Aguirre via Vox Tobacco, alcohol, and opioids kill hundreds of thousands annually. Marijuana, meanwhile, has caused zero overdose deaths. Source: http://www.vox.com/2014/5/19/5727712/drug-...