Politics + Legalization

FDA’s Suspected Push for Global Kratom Ban Rattles Advocates

Despite Thailand’s recent legalization of kratom—swiftly following the country’s decriminalization earlier this year—international kratom advocacy’s momentum is facing stern resistance…

September 1, 2021

On International Overdose Awareness Day, New Yorkers’ Demands Are Clear

Today, community members, leaders and lawmakers are holding press conferences across New York State to mark International Overdose Awareness Day…

August 31, 2021

Denied FDA Authorization, Vaping Companies Start to Explore Loopholes

On August 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied the first marketing applications for about 55,000 flavored e-cigarette products…

August 30, 2021

Why the FDA Denied 4.5 Million Product Applications From One Vape Company

On August 9, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered that approximately 4.5 million vaping products from a single company,…

August 24, 2021

Hochul Inaugural Address Hints at Potential Harm Reduction Agenda

New York Governor Kathy Hochul gave her inaugural address from Albany on August 24, one day after the drawn-out departure…

August 24, 2021

Rural Counties Awarded $78 Million through Opioid Response Program

The federal government has allocated more than $80 million to combat the opioid-involved overdose crisis and support public health in…

August 16, 2021

How the UK Is Allowing Vapes to Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives

I am rather happy that my country is widely regarded as a global leader in tobacco harm reduction. Enthusiastic take-up…

August 16, 2021

The End of Governor Cuomo and His Shameful Legacy on Overdose

On August 10, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation (in two weeks, that is). Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul…

August 12, 2021

Vape Flavor Bans Will Lead More Teens to Smoke, Suggests Another Study

As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nears a September deadline to decide on the legality of vaping products in…

August 10, 2021

In Massachusetts, Our Fight for Safe Consumption Sites Is Gaining Ground

In 2020 there were at least 2,104 opioid-involved overdose deaths in Massachusetts, the highest ever recorded and nearly four times…

August 10, 2021