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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Media's drug myths

Ignorance spread by 'misinformation'

Science journalist Maia Szalavitz rages at the way in which the American media reports drug use, confusing fact and fiction. She writes: "It is depressing to watch ignorance kill, inflict pain and maim-- even more so when misinformation spread by the media continually propagates it." I agree with her. The British media is also guilty of sensationalist and inaccurate reporting on drugs. What do you think? (Via The Huffington Post | Raw Feed)

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