Politics + Legalization
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
In Canada, End-of-Life Therapy May Be the Path to Legal Psilocybin
In August 2020, 53-year-old Thomas Hartle became the first Canadian to legally undergo psilocybin-assisted ...
Abusive “Rehab” and Other Harms of Sri Lanka’s Militarized Drug War
In Sri Lanka, 2 grams of heroin can get you the death penalty. People ...
Ukraine Poised to Pass an Anti-Vaping Law That Will Increase Harms
Although Ukraine is often perceived as one of the least free countries in the ...
Biden Administration Announces Grant to Develop “Model” Drug Laws
On August 2, the Biden administration announced a grant program to help develop better ...
Louisiana Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect
Marijuana decriminalization took effect in Louisiana on August 1—and advocates and lawmakers are working ...
Two Years After Oakland’s Psychedelic Decrim, What’s Been the Impact?
Over two years ago, in June 2019, the city of Oakland, California became the ...
