decriminalization

Oregon Drug Decrim Did Not Increase Overdose Deaths, Analysis Shows

A new study found that drug decriminalization in Oregon did not cause an increase in overdose mortality in the state—refuting…

September 17, 2024

Olympia, WA, Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plants and Fungi

Leaders in Washington State’s capital city of Olympia voted unanimously on August 13 to pass a resolution locally decriminalizing psilocybin…

August 15, 2024

Cambridge, MA, Endorses Statewide Psychedelic Ballot Measure

Supporters of a Massachusetts psychedelic decriminalization and legalization measure scored a big win on the night of August 5, as…

August 7, 2024

Portland Sobering Center Delayed, But How Much Would It Help?

A planned sobering center in Portland, Oregon is mired in controversy. Its opening has been pushed back to fall 2026.…

July 18, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis, an Uneasy Victory

Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted to decriminalize marijuana for personal use, nearly a decade after  the historic trial had its…

July 2, 2024

In Brazil Supreme Court, Historic Decrim Trial Divided on Thresholds

On March 13, the Brazil Senate Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship advanced legislation to criminalize possession of any quantity…

March 19, 2024

Oregon Lawmakers Recriminalize Drugs, Under the Guise of Treatment

On March 1, Oregon legislators approved a bill to recriminalize drug possession, undoing the historic Measure 110 enacted by voters…

March 4, 2024

CT Lawmakers Revive Psilocybin Decrim Bill, Despite Governor’s “Concerns”

Connecticut lawmakers have revived an effort to decriminalize low-level possession of psilocybin, despite the governor’s office recently indicating that it…

February 26, 2024

A Year Into BC Drug Decrim, Opposing Narratives Clash

It’s now been over a year since British Columbia decriminalized adult possession of small quantities of drugs. A three-year pilot…

February 21, 2024

Inside Thailand’s U-Turn on Cannabis Decriminalization

Amongst the throngs of tourists, we spotted the neon green cannabis sign. Initially unexpected, it had become a familiar sight…

February 12, 2024