Saturday, 31. October 2009
Topic: DRUGS - on October 31, 2009 at 11:48:00 AM CET
UK drug adviser fired after saying marijuana, Ecstasy and LSD less dangerous than alcohol
Britain's top drug adviser was fired Friday after saying that marijuana, Ecstasy and LSD were less dangerous than alcohol.
David Nutt's comments have embarrassed the British government, which toughened the penalties for possessing marijuana earlier this year over the protests of many prominent British scientists.
Nutt said he was disappointed by his sacking, telling Sky News television that it might have something to do with the upcoming general election, which must be called by the middle of next year.
metronews.ca Government drug adviser David Nutt sacked cannabisculture.com
