September, 2008

Public Health Promotion is OK

by Jonathan Caulkins
The Conversation
September 22nd, 2008

The Erowids thought I was unclear about my position “with regard to the government actively promoting misunderstandings and inaccuracies about disapproved drugs and their use,” so I will be explicit. I think it OK (meaning not unconstitutional and not outrageous if the majority want it) for the government to promote health and well being through [...]

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Drug Information Isn’t Just for “Druggies”

by Earth and Fire Erowid
The Conversation
September 22nd, 2008

Jonathan Caulkins sketches a little of the history of recent drug education policy in the United States, but it’s not clear what position he takes with regard to the government actively promoting misunderstandings and inaccuracies about disapproved drugs and their use. While Jonathan states that “accurate information about drugs is generally preferable,” [emphasis added] he [...]

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