Politics + Legalization
FDA Greenlights First Human Trial of Kratom to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to ...
Louisiana Abruptly Drops Out of DOJ Marijuana Rescheduling Lawsuit
The attorney general of Louisiana has withdrawn from participation in a lawsuit she initially ...
Three States Sue Trump’s DOJ to Stop “Unlawful” Marijuana Rescheduling
Three Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal cannabis rescheduling ...
Advocates Fear EU “Domino Effect,” as Belgium Bans Vape Flavors
Belgium has confirmed a ban on vape flavors, leaving consumers with only two legal ...
Virginia Gov. Vetoes “Rushed” Launch of Retail Cannabis Market
Virginia’s governor is seeking to explain why she vetoed legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana sales ...
Vape Taxes Won’t Increase Smoking, Study Claims. Here’s the Problem.
As a lifelong Iowan, studying public health policy and cancer prevention in a state ...
Argentina Repeals Vape Prohibition After 15 Years
Argentina has ended its prohibition of vapes and other safer nicotine products. Tobacco harm ...
“End the Nightmare”—Coalition Hits DC for Cannabis Justice
A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis ...
“Striking Increase” in Public Support for Legal Access to Psychedelics
There’s been a “striking increase” in support for legal and regulated therapeutic access to ...
Three Former WHO Directors Urge It to Back Tobacco Harm Reduction
Three former World Health Organization directors say the goal of reaching a global smoking ...
