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First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer After spending months building a case, federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have jump started a legal battle against the nonprofit organization, “Safehouse,” which aims to provide the nation’s first supervised injection site for those who have an opioid addiction. The Department of Justice in Washington has also joined the civil lawsuit. Safehouse officials maintain that this innovative medical facility can save lives. However, … Continue reading First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors

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The Interplay of Drugs and Mental Illness

Justin Foxx Staff Writer The issue of drug abuse, especially in our developed world, is a problem that is integral to the health and greater well-being of society. The effects of addiction are wide,  and the roots can be deeper than most care to imagine. Though the effects of this may come in the form of physical degradation, it is important that we understand that … Continue reading The Interplay of Drugs and Mental Illness

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A Warning Against Populism: Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine Drug War

Quashon Avent Staff Writer What image comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘War on Drugs?’ To some it conjures images of former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon declaring a war against illegal substances on national television. To others, it reminds them of a failing political campaign that led to an explosion in America’s prison population. Today I will focus on a … Continue reading A Warning Against Populism: Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine Drug War

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