Singapore's strict drug laws and the controversial role of Changi Prison
Singapore's strict drug laws, which are enforced at Changi Prison, are sparking a global debate about their effectiveness and human rights concerns. Singapore has long maintain
Democratic senators support bold push to completely remove cannabis from drug law
Leading Democratic senators are advocating for the complete removal of cannabis from the drug law and seeking regulation like alcohol and tobacco. This step could change the legal
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A new “comedown drug” may be on the horizon to treat people who get too high. A pharmaceutical company is developing a new drug for people who get so high from smoking marijuan
Is Nora Volkow blocking cannabis reform? In their controversial stance that turns US drug policy on its head!
Nora Volkow, head of NIDA, is at the center of the controversy over her alleged stance against cannabis debt restructuring, highlighting the complex interplay between personal opin
How accurate are drug detection dogs?
Dog detection dogs are widely used at airports, train stations and at major events. They were featured on television and in films and occasionally celebrated in the media when they
Can your cardio workout sabotage your attempt to pass a drug test?
In Part I of this series, we learned how the endocannabinoid system regulates and responds to physical activity. The endocannabinoid system is crucial for motivating people to exer
What you need to know about drug testing
Approximately 1.47% of U.S. job postings mention required pre-employment drug testing and only 0.66% mention regular drug testing. The good news is that only about 1.47% of US job
Drug dealer sentenced to five years in prison in connection with death of Michael K. Williams
A convicted fentanyl dealer and member of a New York drug ring blamed for the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. Accord
New DEA report examines 2022 drug testing data
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently released its 2022 National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) Annual Drug Report, which compiles drug testing data co
Drug testing in Michigan is not a problem for most government employees
Due to a rule change that went into effect Sunday, most government agencies in Michigan will no longer require prospective employees to be tested for cannabis. The changes also off
UN report calls for drug policies that protect human rights and reduce harm
On September 20, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council released the UN Human Rights Office’s report on human rights issues that have developed as a result of the war o
Bitcoin mining farm discovered in drug raid in Chile
A police raid in Santiago, Chile led to the seizure of several narcotics as well as the discovery of a Bitcoin mining operation. According to local authorities, this was the first
Orbiting drug factory in space denied re-entry to Earth
The US Air Force has refused permission to re-enter and land a floating pharmaceutical factory that has apparently been producing drugs in zero gravity since June. TechCrunch origi
Washington state will pay out $9.4 million in restitution related to drug convictions
In July, Washington state recently opened its online reimbursement center called the Blake Refund Bureau to cover court-ordered fines or costs related to drug possession conviction
Son of notorious Jimmy Chagra arrested in Texas for drug offenses
The son of notorious (and now deceased) El Paso drug trafficker Jimmy Chagra, 44-year-old Jamiel Alexander Chagra Nichols, has been arrested for alleged sales of cocaine, fentanyl
New Jersey officer reinstated after being fired for positive cannabis drug test
A police officer in Jersey City, New Jersey, has been fired after testing positive for THC on a drug test. Last week, this officer was reinstated to his post with back pay. Norhan
Mexican drug cartels use monster trucks like killing machines
If you’ve ever heard country music (it’s no shame to indulge your inner redneck), you’ve probably heard of cowboys customizing their trucks to have as much big-di
Senators back bill to combat skyrocketing Big Pharma prescription drug prices
Built-in structures that incentivize raising drug prices in pharmacies and taking advantage of seniors may soon be dismantled. Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bob Menendez (DN.J.) w
Russia arrests American musicians on drug charges
An American musician and former paratrooper has been arrested in Moscow, Russia, for drug trafficking while being paraded in a cage on state TV – and people have questions. R
Carnival Cruise Line will continue to use drug dogs in light of the spread of cannabis
Carnival Cruises will continue to use drug-sniffing dogs to search for marijuana and other drugs, according to a brand ambassador who confirmed the cruise line’s drug policy