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War on Doctors and the Pain Crisis in America Annotated LINKs
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| Compiled by Alexander DeLuca, M.D. 1999 - 2005. Most recently revised: 5/18/2005. |
| Drug Policy sites |
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Agency of Fear: Opiates and Political Power in America - How the DEA Came to Be by Edward J. Epstein; G. P. Putnam and Sons, NY; 1977.
"ODALE [Office
of Drug Abuse Law Enforcement]
forces could use court-authorized wiretaps and no-knock warrants... This
unique office could also feed the names of suspects to a target-selection
committee in the IRS, which would then initiate its own audits and
investigations. The office received most of its funds not from congressional
appropriations but from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
(LEAA)..." |
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Drug War Rant by Peter Guither -- "There's a war going on. It destroys lives and families, spawns violence, suspends civil liberties, tramples on the infirm, locks up millions of peaceful citizens, costs billions, and subjugates reason with fear. This blog looks at the front lines of the drug war, with news, analysis, and the occasional rant." A wealth of information on the War on Drugs and
related Civil Liberties issues. * Link added: 5/18/2005 * |
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Majority power is limited by the Constitution's Bill of Rights, which consists of the original ten amendments ratified in 1791, plus the three post-Civil War amendments (the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth) and the Nineteenth Amendment (women's suffrage), adopted in 1920. The mission
of the ACLU is to preserve all of these protections and guarantees. |
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Common Sense for Drug Policy Common Sense for Drug Policy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with offices in Washington, DC; Lancaster, PA; and Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to expanding discussion on drug policy by resonating the voices of those raising questions about existing law and educating the public about alternatives to current policies. See "About CSDP" Lots of interesting features here, including: Drug War Facts webpage 2004 Edition of "Drug War Facts" in PDF (1.4 Meg) Public Service Ad Campaign Effective Drug Control Strategy Top Drug Warrior Distortions * Link added: 11/20/2004 * |
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"The Alliance is the nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs. We envision new drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights and a just society in which the fears, prejudices and punitive prohibitions of today are no more." Whether you love Exec. Dir. Ethan Nadelmann, or have a beef with him, the Drug Policy Alliance (formerly the Lindesmith Center - Drug Policy Foundation) is a major force in the anti-prohibition movement. On the website, note particularly the excellent "Library and Publications" section. Also strong offerings in the areas of "Reducing Harm," "Whats Wrong with the Drug War," "Drugs, Police and the Law," and "Marijuana: the Facts." Discussion forums, a Blog and an email newsletter are also available. * Link added: 11/20/2004; Revised: 11/24/2004 * |
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The Drug Reform Coordinating Network (DRC Net)
"DRC Net was
founded in 1993 and has grown into a major educational and advocacy
organization and network of citizens working for reform of US drug laws and
an end to prohibition, or legalization, worldwide. * Link added: 11/20/2004 * |
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"[DrugScope's] aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk in the UK. We provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, [and] encourage informed debate..." Sections I enjoyed exploring:
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"Updated regularly, Drug War Facts provides reliable information with credible citations on important criminal justice and public health issues... Our mission is to offer useful facts cited from authoritative sources to a debate which is often characterized by myths, error and emotion." A very simple site layout, easy to read graphs and charts, and brief, accurate explanatory text make this a favorite place of mine for relaxed browsing of drug war statistics. * Link added: 11/20/2004 * |
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Harm Reduction Coalition * Link added: 11/20/2004 * |
Independent
Drug Monitoring Unit (IDMU Ltd.)IDMU, a UK website, is the largest producer of drug user surveys, research and results in the areas of medical cannabis, UK drug prices, drugs and the law, and has an online survey for drug users. A very interesting site, especially for those perhaps more familiar with U.S. drug policy issues and approaches. * Link added: 11/20/2004 * |
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ReconsiDer: Forum on
Drug Policy "ReconsiDer is
a grassroots not-for-profit membership organization... to provide a forum
for discussing alternatives to... the war on drugs. Our tax-exempt mission
is to educate the public about drugs and drug policies, including the
problems caused by using criminal sanctions... and alternatives... being
employed by other democratic nations around the globe." * Link added: 11/20/2004 * |
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| Pain sites |
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ACT ME/CFS Society Inc. |
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Aims to provide a comprehensive, highly informative and
useful resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate
treatment for back and neck pain and related conditions. This site has been
developed by a multi-specialty group of medical professionals. It is
HONcode
certified. I can vouch for the pain
forums on Spine-Health.com
- they are excellent - an open-minded, compassionate community of pain
patients helping each other and sharing information. |
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"The American Pain Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization serving people with pain through information and advocacy. Online resource for people in pain, their family, friends, caregivers, the media, legislators, and the general public." I believe they are affiliated with the American Pain Society (see below). Lots of good information,
nicely laid out.
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"For People in Pain,",
the APS is a multidisciplinary scientific and professional society offering
an online directory of pain treatment facilities where you may search for a
pain specialist to consult regarding your individual situation. |
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Eli D. Stutsman Attorney at Law - practice focused upon appellate litigation in state and federal courts "I sued John Ashcroft (Complaint (1.21 MB)) and the DEA in federal district court on behalf of a physician and pharmacist... threatened with federal criminal prosecutions... [This] Ninth Circuit's ruling is an important victory for physicians, pharmacists, and patients everywhere because it establishes the precedent that the 'Attorney General may not define the scope of legitimate medical practice,' and that 'state lawmakers, not the federal government, are the primary regulators of professional medical conduct.''" Eli Stutsman is a very important man in the movement to protect doctors and pain patients from the persecution and denial of basic medical services that stem directly from the the Controlled Substances Act and the defacto regulation of medical practice by a federal law enforcement agency, the DEA. There is good background information on his website, as well as information on his current cases including that of Dr. Deborah Bordeaux. * Link added: 11/27/2004 * |
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Our
Chronic Pain Mission
OCPM's mission is to provide support, understanding and information for
people who suffer with pain. Link added: 11/18/2004 |
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PRN is a network of pain patients, family members of people in pain, physicians, attorneys, and activists who are working toward a day when people in pain will be afforded the simple dignity and compassion due all ill Americans. An
example of PRN's work:
PRN SUPPORTS RICHARD PAEY * Link added: 11/18/2004 * |
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| Persecuted Physicians sites |
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"Dr.
Dr. Fisher was the medical director of a community
health center, caring for the rural poor in Northern
California. On the morning of February 18, 1999, he was
arrested and charged with 5 counts of murder, by agents
from the California Attorney General’s office who
mistook him for a drug dealer. After a 21 day
preliminary hearing, a judge threw out all the murder
charges. The Attorney General’s office continued to
pursue lesser charges against the doctor, despite
abundant evidence of his innocence, and despite a
deepening scandal involving misconduct by state
officials. On January 14, 2003, after almost 4 years of
relentless prosecution, all charges were dismissed, on
the first day of trial when the government finally
admitted it didn't have the evidence. " |
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Alexander DeLuca, M.D. |
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