On April 3, the Taliban announced a ban on drug cultivation in Afghanistan, for years the world's dominant opium producer, accounting for more than 80 percent of the global supply
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More than 106,000 people died of drug overdoses in a 12-month period, the CDC reports. (Creative Commons)
Tennessee lawmakers approve a bill allowing retroactive cuts for people sentenced under the state's old school zone drug sentencing enhancement laws, the Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill protecting banks
Mississippi regulators issue initial guidelines for the state's nascent medical marijuana system, Kentucky's governor is talking about executive actions if the legislature does not pass a bill this year, and
A former NYPD cop goes down hard for big-time dope-slinging, an Ohio jail deputy gets caught holding the baggies, and more. Let's get to it: In Cincinnati, a
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The opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone. Lawmakers want drug companies to seek over-the-counter status for it.
New polls of American and European voters show support for marijuana legalization, Massachusetts prisoners are suing over unreliable drug tests, and more. Marijuana Policy Majority of Democrats
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The DOJ issues guidance on legal protections for people undergoing medication-assisted treatment. (Creative Commons)
An Oklahoma psychedelic research bill advances minus a decriminalization provision, Mississippi regulators roll out initial guidelines for the state's medical marijuana programs, and more. Marijuana Policy New
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The newest member of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Rep. Brian Mast. (R-FL) (House.gov)
Kentucky's governor is considering exectuive action on medical marijuana as the Senate leadership says it is not interested in passing a bill this year, the Congressional Cannabis Caucus has a
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Singapore is the object of international condemnation over its resumption of the death penalty for drug offenses. (Pixabay)
A South Carolina medical marijuana bill advances, the Senate is poised to vote soon on a bill to finally eliminate the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity, and more.
A wave of armed robberies at Washington state retail marijuana outlets has now resulted in three deaths in the month of March, and in rising frustration that Congress has not
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You might not want to do this in Louisiana if a bill that is moving through the legislature passes. (YouTube)
With a medical marijuana bill pending, a North Carolina poll show it has strong support; a Colorado bill to create a psychedelic review panel is dropped by its sponsor who
The House passes a bill easing research barriers for medical marijuana, a horrible bill aimed at women emerges in Alabama, and more. National House Approves Bill to Ease
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The Sentencing Project is warning of new mandatory minimums in a bill now before the Senate. (Creative Commons)
A Georgia bill that would actually get cannabis oil into the hands of patients goes down, the DC city council narrowly rejects a bill that would effectively legalize adult pot
The House approves a bill easing barriers to medical marijuana research, meet the three Democrats who voted against marijuana legalization in the House last week, and more. Marijuana
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Will these Afghan opium fields become a thing of the past? The Taliban says it is banning opium production. (UNODC)
Marylanders could get to vote on legalizing marijuana, the Taliban announce an opium ban, and more. Marijuana Policy Maryland Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Referendum . The House
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The MORE Act passed on a vote of 220-204, with only a handful of GOP votes. (House.gov)
The House on Friday voted to legalize marijuana, the second time it has done so in two years. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler's (D-NY) Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement
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A pill press machine. A new Mississippi law criminalizes their possession if not registered with the state.
The House is set to approve marijuana legalization for the second time tomorrow, Mississippi lawmakers approve a bill criminalizing the possession of pill presses if not registered with the state
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The House is set to vote on the MORE Act this week. (Creative Commons)
A Maryland marijuana legalization bill advances, New Mexico pot shops will open starting Friday, a Georgia therapeutic psychedelic study bill advances, and more. Marijuana Policy Lawmakers File
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The Biden White House moves to maintain the status quo on marijuana in its new proposed FY 2023 budget. (Creative Commons)
A new anti-drug reform super PAC emerges and targets a GOP congresswoman, Singapore is now set to hang a mentally disabled man on drug charges, and more.
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Buprenorphine. This and other Medications for Opioid Use Disorder will now be allowed in Bay State drug courts. (CC)
Illinois Senate Democrats roll out a pair of bills to fight the opioid overdose crisis, South Dakota's governor vetoes a bill removing old pot charges from public background checks, and