Death from a cocaine overdose is often the result of convulsions, heart failure, or respiratory failure. ... The drug war was a failure in its dealings with the poor. It was, however, a success among the middle and upper classes who were happy with the notion that they were doing something to combat drug use. ... As time goes on it would be beneficial to look more closely at the war on drugs, and to focus more on the rehabilitation of drug users than the punishment of them. Helping people "Just say no to poverty" may in fact cost more than simply busting the heavy users and dealers, but in...

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