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...

A spoof video of an interview with a woman suffering from "Lazy Cow" syndrome, claiming thousands in benefits and needing heroin and cocaine treatment has become an internet hit.

The former cabinet secretary's letter to Margaret Hodge complained of her treatment of civil servants, reveals Sue Cameron.

Strategy group recommends matching patients’ genes with their treatment

The long-awaited Gibson Inquiry into the alleged British complicity in torture is to be scrapped following the launch of fresh criminal investigations into claims of ill-treatment in Libya, the Justice Secretary said today.

One of Nick Clegg’s first major speeches as leader of the Liberal Democrats, as Lib Dem Voice reported way back in February 2008, was on the subject of mental health, of ensuring much faster access to therapy for those affected. In Government, he is able to put his ideas into practice, last year allocating £400

I know I’m out of step with many…..with most….on this subject but: They had both previously given notice of conscientious objection to any involvement in abortions and said they were not expected to participate in such treatment. But in 2007 the health board introduced changes that meant patients undergoing medical terminations were cared for in

Survey reveals widespread concerns about the treatment of charities involved in delivering the government’s scheme to move people off benefits and into work

Parents of children who require braces could be expected to pay for the NHS service under new proposals by the Department of Health.

Michel Hazanavicius’ black-and-white movie manages to be both a homage to Hollywood’s past and wittily original.