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The Highs Of Tomorrow: Why New Laws And Policies Are Needed To Meet The Unique Challenges Of Synthetic Drugs , Joseph A. Cohen Jan 2014

The Highs Of Tomorrow: Why New Laws And Policies Are Needed To Meet The Unique Challenges Of Synthetic Drugs , Joseph A. Cohen

Journal of Law and Health

This article reviews the federal government’s attempts to control the influx of synthetic drugs, particularly synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones, into the U.S. recreational drug market since 2008. It offers three recommendations targeted at Congress, the DEA, and the Department of State on ways to prevent and control synthetic drug use in America: (1) Congress should grant the DEA a new “immediate scheduling” authority; (2) the DEA should improve information sharing with states; and (3) the Department of State and the DEA should prioritize the development of a global early warning system.


Reach Out And Touch Someone: Cellular Phones Health, Safety And Reasonable Regulation, Lana Mobydeen Jan 2002

Reach Out And Touch Someone: Cellular Phones Health, Safety And Reasonable Regulation, Lana Mobydeen

Journal of Law and Health

In a nine-part discussion, this note addresses issues concerning the health and safety risks associated with the use of cellular phones, which will also include a section that focuses on the advantages of using cellular phones. It is essential to maintain cellular phones and their utility in our lifestyle for personal safety and security. Health and safety problems with cellular phones must be addressed by the least restrictive regulation possible in order to ensure the continued use and the many benefits that the cellular phone industry presents to our society.