The Evolution of the Mexican Drug Cartel Post Marijuana Legalization
While there are many reasons for legalization, one of the core promises of drug legalization is to negatively impact the bottom line of drug cartels. Now that we have seen some for
Fentanyl overdose reversal drug stronger than Narcan has been released
A new overdose-reversal drug is arming first responders with a more effective antidote to fentanyl overdoses. Zimhi — an FDA-approved high-dose naloxone injection — was
What is DiPT? – A psychedelic drug that will trip up your hearing
Psilocybin in magic mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, and DMT are all core psychedelic substances known to induce hallucinogenic experiences. Everyone sees something different on these ha
Mother and son survive thanks to experimental new drug containing “Death Cap” mushrooms
According to the UMass Memorial Medical Center, 27-year-old Kai Chen and his 63-year-old mother Kam Look were poisoned by eating mushrooms known as “death caps,” which
Nevada Judge Rules To Remove Marijuana From Schedule 1 Drug Designation
By Jelena Martinovic The months-long litigation over marijuana’s Scheduled 1 drug designation in Nevada is finally over. Weeks after a Clark County District Court judge weig
Biden’s drug control director says that shouldn’t eclipse the promise of medical marijuana
The director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy wants to make it clear that teenage marijuana use shouldn’t deter politicians and researchers from exploring the dr
California’s Drug War 2.0 – A Closer Look at the State’s Campaign Against Marijuana Cultivation (CAMP)
A Closer Look at California’s “Drug War 2.0” California has long been at the forefront of cannabis. However, that all changed when they “legalized” re
Drug for this disease associated with lower risk of dementia
A new study published this week revealed some new uses for a tried-and-true drug. The research found that a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes could help prevent dementia in people
Which jobs do the most drug testing for weed?
According to a recent federal labor study, states have been phasing out marijuana bans, which has led to a significant drop in workplace drug testing rates over the past 25 years.
California’s Newsom signs a bill to offer alternative pleading for those facing drug charges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has earned praise from drug reform advocates after signing legislation last month that creates an alternative plea bargaining option for people facing
Nevada Judge Orders State Board to Remove Cannabis as a Schedule 1 Drug
Nevada Judge Orders State Board to Remove Cannabis from Schedule 1 A Clark County Lower Court ruled on Wednesday that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy must eliminate marijuana from
Nevada District Judge rules cannabis can no longer be classified as a Schedule 1 drug
This article was republished with permission from Benzinga. A Nevada judge has ruled on a closely watched lawsuit that may set federal precedent. He noted that the Nevada Board of
THCV is the New Weight Loss Miracle Drug?
Marijuana contains dozens of cannabinoids, each with unique and amazing benefits. THC and CBD are the two most popular cannabinoids; It’s sometimes hard to believe there are
Americans Are Changing Their Minds About Drug Policy — Here’s Why
Through Jelena Martinovic A new YouGov poll showed Americans are becoming more liberal in their drug policy stance. Of the 40% of respondents who admitted to changing their minds o
Brittney Griner files appeal in Russian drug case
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner said Monday they are appealing a Russian court’s guilty verdict in a drug smuggling case that has become a diplomatic sta
Colombian President Discusses Freeing Cannabis Prisoners and Legally Exporting the Drug
Gustavo Petro, the newly elected president of Colombia, talks about the possible legalization of cannabis in his first weeks in office. At a summit with the country’s mayors
Are Psychedelics Going Mainstream? 28% of Americans have tried at least one psychedelic drug, a new poll shows
This article was written by Nina Zdinjak and originally published on Benzinga. As people become more open to experimenting with alternative treatments for various health conditions
Are drug cartels better off legalizing cannabis in the US?
Are The Cartels Better By Decriminalizing And Legalizing Cannabis In The US? On August 2, 2022, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned an expert panel on the negative effects of can
California Bill To Bar Occupational Urine and Hair Drug Testing for Cannabis Advances
A bill that would provide additional protections for workers in California who use cannabis around the clock is moving forward and could soon go to the Senate. The bill would outla
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russia for drug possession and smuggling
The WNBA star has an appeal, but a prisoner swap seems like her best shot at freedom now A Moscow court on Thursday (4 August) sentenced WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9½ years in p