NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bills to Decriminalize Syringes, Guarantee OUD Meds in Prisons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, appointed in August, has already done more for harm ...
In Win for CA Syringe Programs, Bad-Faith Environmental Lawsuits Banned
On October 5, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 1344. The bill ...
For Maine’s Church of Safe Injection, a Bittersweet Legalization
On September 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized a Maine syringe ...
Toronto’s Bid to Decriminalize Drugs Hangs in the Balance
Toronto is the latest Canadian municipality seeking to end the criminalization of drug use. ...
New California Vape Taxes Will Put the Squeeze on Synthetic Nicotine
On October 4, Governor Gavin Newsom approved a 12.5 percent excise tax on vaping ...
Afghanistan’s “Forever” Drug War Has No End in Sight
“It is time to end the forever war,” declared President Joe Biden. After 20 ...
Lawsuit Keeps Atlantic City’s Syringe Program Running, for Now
Atlantic City’s syringe service program (SSP) was due to shut down on October 12. ...
California Can Now Ban Police for Misconduct—But Will It Matter?
California can now permanently ban police officers from the profession if they commit serious ...
How Can We Integrate Nicotine Into Harm Reduction Programs?
Vaping and forms of smokeless tobacco have gained popularity as harm reduction options for ...
Is Denver’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Having an Impact?
In May 2019, by popular vote, Denver became the first US city to decriminalize ...
