A Canadian NGO has installed crack pipe vending machines in the city of Vancouver in a bid to curb the spread of HIV and hepatitis among users. The polka-dot vending machines are operated by the Portland Hotel Society, a drug… Read More ›
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Drugs scandal rocks Britain’s troubled ‘ethical’ bank
Britain’s Co-operative Bank, which prides itself on ethical investments, has been plunged deeper into crisis after its former chairman was filmed allegedly seeking to buy drugs. Former Co-op bank chairman Paul Flowers — a church minister —… Read More ›
Rob Ford calls himself ‘the best father around’ and says he wants to be Prime Minister of Canada
Mayor Rob Ford spent the weekend carrying out a series of media engagements in an attempt to repair his tattered reputation When asked about what his children thought of his actions, Ford described himself as ‘the best father around’ He… Read More ›
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he has ‘no reason to resign’ despite police confirming they have a video of him allegedly smoking crack cocaine
Allegations that the Canadian mayor had been caught on camera puffing on a crack pipe first surfaced in May, sparking a surveillance investigation Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair today confirmed forensics had obtained a copy of the video and that… Read More ›
Soda and illegal drugs cause similar damage to teeth
CHICAGO (May 28, 2013)—Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use. The consumption of illegal drugs and… Read More ›
Toronto mayor Rob Ford clings on as ‘crack video’ scandal grows
Rob Ford has spent a week ducking a media storm over footage that allegedly shows him smoking crack David Usborne Friday, 24 May 2013 Toronto’s mayor denied accusations of drug use, breaking a week-long silence over a raging media storm… Read More ›
Somali drug dealers demanding $100,000 for video ‘showing Toronto mayor smoking crack’
According to reports Rob Ford has been filmed inhaling what appears to be a glass crack pipe Lawyer for Ford has said the allegations are ‘false and defamatory’ By Tara Brady PUBLISHED: 09:52 EST, 17 May 2013 | UPDATED: 09:57 … Read More ›
‘Liquid gold’: How Tide laundry detergent is being used as hard currency by drug addicts buying crack on the street
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 17:42 EST, 7 January 2013 | UPDATED: 18:00 EST, 7 January 2013 The pricey detergent is known as ‘liquid gold’ on the streets, with a 150-ounce bottle going for either $5 cash or $10… Read More ›