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Medical Marijuana

New Zealand's ruling National Party wants to drug test jobseekers. (Creative Commons)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 9, 2026

Tennessee lawmakers have been trying to pass medical marijuana for more than a decade, and they're at it again this year; MPP calls on supporters to tell Congress to quash the hemp ban, and more.
The West African iboga tree, whence comes ibogaine. (Creative Commons)
The West African iboga tree, whence comes ibogaine. (Creative Commons)

Daily Drug War Digest -- October 6, 2026

New limitations on weed purchases go into effect in Ohio, a kratom regulation bill advances in Pennsylvania, and more.
Georgia patients will no longer have to go to the dispensary after the state okayed home deliveries. (Creative Commons)
Georgia patients will no longer have to go to the dispensary after the state okayed home deliveries. (Creative Commons)

Daily Drug War Digest -- October 5, 2026

There are now three Florida marijuana legalization initiative campaigns aimed at 2028, the US conducts another lethal attack on a "drug boat" in the Caribbean, and more.
The number of pot-buying options in Bangkok is likely to shrink dramatically in coming years. (Pixabay)
The number of pot-buying options in Bangkok is likely to shrink dramatically in coming years. (Pixabay)

Drug War Daily Digest -- September 23, 2026

US, Canadian, and Latin American lawmakers call for an end to the Trump administration's boat strike campaign, China tightens controls on two more precursor chemicals, and more.
A Boston street. Marijuana is on the minds of voters and regulators alike in the Bay State. (Creative Commons)

Daily Drug War Digest -- September 22, 2026

MA marijuana regulators are working to overhaul the system, Latin American countries are joining the US in designating drug trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organizations, and more.
Iowa Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand tries to ride a blue-green wave to victory in November. (RobSand.com)
Iowa Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand tries to ride a blue-green wave to victory in November. (RobSand.com)

Daily Drug War Digest -- September 18, 2026

Iowa Democrat Rob Sand is leading in the governor's race and wants to legalize marijuana; a bipartisan pair of US senators filed a bill to make it easier to access federal addiction grants, and more.
Colombian coca farmers could once again face herbicide-spraying campaigns. (DEA)

Daily Drug War Digest -- August 27, 2026

Colombia's rightist president begins an escalating fight against drug traffickers, Illinois adds a pair of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, and more.

Chronicle Book Review: A Killing in Cannabis

When Silicon Valley tech bro culture meets Santa Cruz surfer culture meets Northern California cannabis culture in a time of rapid legal and regulatory change, the results can be explosive.
David Borden
David Borden

Important Message About Marijuana Rescheduling

Dear Drug Policy Reformer, You likely have seen the news about President Trump's 12/18/25 Executive Order addressing cannabis (marijuana) rescheduling as well as hemp and CBD concerns. Our