Politics + Legalization
Some Common Themes in the State Fentanyl Bills Still in Play
The current legislative session has seen dozens of proposals to create or enhance criminal ...
Vapes Increasingly Pushed Underground in the US and UK
Nicotine vaping products are increasingly being pushed underground in two contrasting jurisdictions, as my ...
NH House Passes Bills to Legalize Marijuana, Decriminalize Psilocybin
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved bills to legalize marijuana, decriminalize the ...
After 20 Years of Its Tobacco Treaty, the WHO Has Little to Celebrate
The World Health Organization marked an anniversary in late February: “Celebrating 20 years” of ...
Last-Ditch Court Bid Aims to Block Ontario Consumption Sites Shutdown
People who use drugs and a service provider are fighting legislation enacted by the ...
Thailand Cracks Down Harder on Vapes. Is There Hope?
Thailand’s government recently ordered a crackdown on nicotine vapes under a national prohibition, resulting ...
OPC and “Paraphernalia” Decrim Bills Miss Key Deadline in Maryland
Harm reduction advocates in Maryland have fought for years to get lawmakers to pass ...
HALT Fentanyl Act Clears Senate, Poised to Become Law
On March 14, the Senate passed legislation that would permanently ban fentanyl-related substances (FRS) ...
UN Drug Commission Votes to Ban Cannabis Compound Under International Treaty
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to ban the marijuana ...
GOP Plans to Slash Medicaid Would Worsen Overdose Crisis
Republicans, in control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, aim to ...
