Licit And Illicit Drugs: Be Informed

With our economy in turmoil and our military still in Iraq, some other important issues have been pushed to the backburner during this political season. One such issue is the problem of illegal drugs and our nation’s drug laws.

This blog isn’t the place to express my opinion about drugs or our laws but I will encourage everyone to learn as much as possible about this issue. One of the best books ever written on the subject is Licit And Illicit Drugs by Edward M. Brecher and the Editors of Consumer Reports Magazine. The book is out of print but has been made available online by the Schaffer Library of Drug Policy.

I do have the hard copy of the book and I’m happy to report that the online version is complete. It’s important to note that Consumers Union accepts no financial assistance from the government or advertisers, making their findings unbiased and trustworthy. The information they provide through this comprehensive report is eyeopening.

Whether you’d like to become better informed about the various types of drugs, from alcohol and marijuana to diet pills, coke and heroin or you’re curious about the history of our drug laws, this book has the answers.

If you get a chance to pick up a copy of the book, don’t pass it up. As I mentioned, it is out of print. But do be sure to bookmark the online version. You just don’t get this kind of information for free every day.