#drug-policy

#drug-policy

The historical narratives around marijuana reveal deep-rooted myths that have influenced its criminalization, often rooted in racial and moral prejudice.

The DEA will move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, following President Biden's initiative, amidst significant political pushback.

Prop. 36 may increase deportation risks for immigrants by reclassifying certain offenses as felonies, prompting concerns among advocates about its community impact.

Proposition 36 aims to increase penalties for theft and drug crimes, provoking debate on its impact on crime and racial disparities in incarceration.

Proposition 36 threatens to reverse recent criminal justice reforms in California, igniting a debate over public safety and rehabilitation.

Proposition 36 aims to reinstate tougher policies on repeat offenders for petty theft and drug possession in California.

Prop 36 seeks to increase sentences for drug and theft crimes, aiming to reduce drug-related fatalities and improve community safety.

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.

Mayoral candidates in San Francisco are prioritizing law enforcement to combat drug-related issues amid soaring overdose rates, alarming health experts.

The national decline in overdose deaths masks ongoing crises in specific communities, particularly among marginalized groups.

Former mayors and advocates urge the government to maintain Toronto's safe consumption sites, vital for community safety amidst the overdose crisis.

The Ontario government plans to close supervised drug consumption sites, risking lives as users may lack safe environments to inject drugs.

The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.

Harris's pledge marks the first clear commitment by a presidential nominee to legalize adult cannabis at the federal level.

VP Harris emphasizes fentanyl crisis as a top priority, pledging enhanced law enforcement resources and targeting the global supply chain.

Kamala Harris supports marijuana legalization and reform but her current stance as a presidential candidate remains unclear.

Kofsky's online drug advocacy contradicts his political role advising a strong anti-drug policy advocate.

A JD Vance adviser has a history of discussing drug use on Reddit, raising questions about hypocrisy in Vance's drug policies.

Kofsky's online activities reveal a discrepancy between his drug use and Vance's anti-drug stance.

Aaron Kofsky's controversial online behavior raises concerns about his influence on JD Vance's financial policies.

Marijuana legalization has made significant strides, yet substantial opposition and harsh penalties remain in several states.

Twelve senators are urging the Biden administration to deschedule marijuana and remove criminal penalties for the drug, saying it would help undo the damage caused by the war on drugs.

The senators argue that there is significant scientific evidence supporting the descheduling of marijuana, rather than just rescheduling it to a lower classification.

Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.

Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a hopeful decline of 10.6%, signaling a potential turning point in the crisis.

UK government signals openness to overdose prevention facilities in response to rising drug-related deaths. First center opening in Glasgow amid urgent health concerns.

Oregon's HB4002 reverses part of Measure 110, emphasizing treatment over jail for drug possession.

Glasgow opens UK's first official drug consumption room to combat rising overdose deaths.

Cannabis legalization is gaining traction across the United States, but various political obstacles hinder the process despite public support.

Germany's parliament expected to partly legalize cannabis, removing it from the banned substances list and allowing adults to possess 25g at one time.

The new legislation aims to reclaim the cannabis market from drug dealers, improve the quality of cannabis, and prioritize child and youth protection.

Portland implements Measure 110 rollback, recriminalizing small drug amounts while integrating police-led diversion programs.

Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.

The Justice Department is proposing to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

The Biden administration may reclassify marijuana to a less dangerous drug, fulfilling a promise and potentially aligning with young voters in 2024.

Brooklyn District Attorney's office will no longer prosecute New Yorkers for possessing excessive amounts of cannabis due to ambiguities in New York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.

The decision was influenced by a case where multiple cannabis-related charges were dismissed due to the law's unclear specifications on measuring cannabis weight.

Debate among candidates in San Francisco's District 5 election focuses on housing, law enforcement, and drug policy differences with incumbent Dean Preston.