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
Google Cloud introduces AI tools to accelerate the drug development process
The way drugs are developed is being rewritten. Discovering and approving new drugs is a lengthy process that requires years of development and a dismal success rate, but artificia
Drug test to get a job? Private no, government yes
We have record-low unemployment and requests for help are everywhere from the CIA to the local bodega. Employers are discussing how they can do the same (or more) with fewer employ
Washington governor signs bill protecting employees from drug testing for THC
Washington State will soon take action to protect employees from pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in many situations. On May 9, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5132, whi
Nate Diaz denied drug exemption due to drug testing leading up to Jake Paul fight
Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will face off in the boxing ring on August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The eight-round pay-per-view (PPV) event on Showtime marks
California Task Force Recommends Drug War Apology and Reparations for Black Americans
The nine-member committee first met almost two years ago and gave final approval over the weekend in Oakland, California, on a long list of proposals that will now go to the govern
The NBA deal would eliminate THC drug testing and allow player investment in MJ companies
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are helping usher in a new era in sports and cannabis with a new, tentative deal. While
Washington Bill would ban pre-employment drug testing for cannabis
Washington state is poised to become the next state to ban most pre-initiation drug testing for cannabis. Because detecting THC is a poor way to measure impairment given how long c