NaturalNews: Philip Seymour Hoffman's overdose death a call for drug reforms and much more

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

Celebrated actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died yesterday from a heroin overdose. His death is yet another call for radical reforms of the U.S. government's failed drug policies. Here's why:
http://www.naturalnews.com/043744_Philip_Seymour_Hoffman_heroin_overdose_drug_decriminalization.html

A shortage of organic foods has struck U.S. markets. In one sense, it's good news because demand for organics has never been higher:
http://www.naturalnews.com/043758_organic_food_shortage_US_grocery_stores_GMO_labeling.html

Could antibiotic resistant superbugs lead to the collapse of modern civilization?
http://www.naturalnews.com/043757_Harappan_civilization_superbugs_antibiotic_resistance.html

Omega-3 fats slash the risk of Alzheimer's:
http://www.naturalnews.com/043755_omega-3_fatty_acids_Alzheimers_disease_prescription_drugs.html

... and DDT increases the risk of Alzheimer's:
http://www.naturalnews.com/043752_DDT_exposure_Alzheimers_disease_elderly_adults.html


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