Drug warriors often contend that drug use would skyrocket if we were to legalize or decriminalize drugs in the United States. Fortunately, we have a real-world example of the actual effects of ending the violent, expensive War on Drugs and replacing it with a system of treatment for problem users and addicts. Ten years ago, Portugal decriminalized all drugs. One decade after this unprecedented exp...

National Maritime Museum 18.30-22.00 Thursday 16th February 2012 A satirical extravaganza about China, Britain, imperialism and drugs in the 19th century in verse & music. See narco-capitalists & Chinese lawmakers slug it out, take part in a poetry slam, and watch the weirdest tea ceremony ever. What do the humble cup of tea and the

Drugs policy is back in the headlines once again, and, this time, those of us who favour drug policy reform were in for some light relief. But this time, you can get involved in this issue too.

Sir Richard Branson tells a committee of MPs that the decades-long war on drugs has failed to reduce the global trade in illicit substances.

Sir Richard Branson said politicians should ignore newspapers like the Daily Mail, and reform the UK drug laws.

The Virgin mogul tells a committee of MPs that he supports the idea of softer sentences for drugs mules but tougher punishment for the gangs in charge.

Sir Richard Branson urges the government to take responsibility for drugs policy away from the Home Office and treat misuse as a "health issue".

Treating addicts as criminals has done absolutely nothing to address this crisis, writes Richard Branson.

Ministers are to announce £200m in additional support to help members of "troubled families" in England find work and deal with debt and drugs problems.

David Cameron is facing a backlash after a millionaire businessman jailed for fraud, a former drugs dealer and a controversial Conservative Party donor appeared in today's New Year Honours list.