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Almanac of Policy Issues: Drug Policy - - Background information and links on U.S. drug policy issues.

Australian National Council on Drugs - - The ANCD works to ensure that the expert voice of non-government organisations and individuals working in the drug field reaches all levels of government and influences policy.

Canadian Foundation for Drug Policy - - A non-profit organization founded in 1993 by several of Canada's leading specialists in drug policy.

Change the Climate, Inc. - - An educational and participatory site about marijuana, pot, hemp, drug reform, and marijuana policy through advertising and community.

Club Drug Counselor - - Contains information on club, rave, and circuit drugs. Gives information on addiction and related issues.

Drug Awareness - - A informational site with facts and information on drug awareness.

Drug Court Technology - - Drug courts offer monitored treatment to individuals whose criminal justice involvement stems from alcohol or drug use. Computer applications provide accountability, promote communication, and facilitate evaluation.

Drug Minimization - - Prohibition of drugs, as with alcohol, has been a failure. Outright legalization, as with alcohol and tobacco, would also be a failure. What is needed is a middle ground, a true policy of "decriminalization." Specific proposals are examined here.

The Drug Wars - - Topics on this site include prohibition, abuse, legalization, and the war on drugs. Heavily hyperlinked to authoritative offsite resources.

Drugging America - - Promotional site for a book. Government whistleblowers reveal the truth associated with the war on drugs, the CIA's history of drug trafficking, and widespread coverups and judicial abuses.

Drugs Bite - - A co-defendant of John DeLorean develops a program aimed at helping kids make positive choices concerning drugs.

Give the People What They Want - - Argues that the government should fund research into safe alternatives to recreational illegal drugs, that provide the same benefits without any of the dangerous ill-effects.

A Heroin Dealer a Day - - The story of Walt Volkenannt, how he was killed by heroin use, and what his parents are doing about it.

Independent Drug Monitoring Unit - - Unique drugs research in the UK. Information for students and solicitors.

Injection Drug Use and Needle Exchange Schemes - - Issues related to HIV prevention and people who inject drugs.

The Ministry of Truth - - Information on medicinal and recreational uses of various illegal drugs.

National Drug Strategy Network - - Information sharing network. Takes no official positions on policy matters.

Peripatetic Harm Reduction and Electronic Advice Consulting Services - - Australia based consultants that offer a range of services combining expertise from the diverse fields of illicit drugs and electronic communication.

The Truth about Drugs - - A free online book by Dr. Patrick Dixon. Analysis of global drug use. Facts and research into treatments.

Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals - - The WSADCP promotes the development of "Drug Courts" that send drug offenders to chemical dependency treatment as an alternative to jail.