Drug War Chronicle #1026 - June 29, 2018

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
One more sign that social distress may drive Trump support. (Creative Commons)
One more sign that social distress may drive Trump support. (Creative Commons)

Trump Country Is Opioid Country

Study finds counties with highest opioid prescription rates were more likely to favor Donald Trump during the 2016 elections.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_151_174.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

The first marijuana-based drug wins FDA approval, Oklahoma legalizes medical marijuana, the Maine legislature approves an overhaul of that state's medical marijuana program, and more.
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

It's a special Northeast edition of corrupt cops this week, with bad apples being harvested from the Big Apple, Albany, and upstate, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut.
Cocaine supply is at record levels and Colombia's newly elected president wants to do something about it. (CBP)
Cocaine supply is at record levels and Colombia's newly elected president wants to do something about it. (CBP)

Chronicle AM: OK Legalizes MedMJ, Colombia Drug War Could Be Gearing Up, More... (6/27/18)

Oklahoma voters pass a very progressive medical marijuana initiative, legalizers win the Democratic gubernatorial nominations in Colorado and Maryland, Maine passes a major medical marijuana overhaul, and, with rightists now in power in Washington and Bogotá, it looks like a new drug war is looming in Colombia.
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