Drug Abuse in the Military: A Public Health Crisis

Drug Abuse in the Military: A Public Health Crisis – At the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC, it’s no secret that if you want drugs, you can get them. From alcohol to prescriptions to illegal drugs, addictio…

DC Councilman Seeks Pot Decriminalization

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The NAACP discourages illegal drug use, but advocates for a public health approach to reduce drug abuse.” The measure could help law enforcement redirect their efforts in investigating and prosecuting violent crimes, supporters say. "The very high rate …
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Americas Lowest Class

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Yet Washington's only response has been sequestration budget reductions that are cutting funds for housing—the best cure for homelessness—for more than 100,000, the majority of whom are families with children, mentally and physically disabled people …
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