It’s Time to End the War on Drugs
Today marks 39 years since Ronald Reagan ramped up America’s War on Drugs. British politicians still seem to be following his lead – despite the fact that cannabis is now legal in 18 US states.
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Tom Gardiner is a junior doctor. He writes solely in a personal capacity and the views expressed herein do not represent those of any organisation with which he is affiliated.
Today marks 39 years since Ronald Reagan ramped up America’s War on Drugs. British politicians still seem to be following his lead – despite the fact that cannabis is now legal in 18 US states.
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