Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial
A Russian court on Thursday found American basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of drug charges and sentenced her to nine years in prison, the culmination of a trial that has fue
Study finds workplace drug testing is a thing of the past
Through Javier Hasse According to a study by Search Diagnostics Inc.Drug use among American employees, as measured by the percentage of employees who tested positive in urine drug
Trump calls for “very quick trial” and death penalty for drug dealers
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday hinted at his vision for a possible return to the Oval Office by saying in a speech in Washington, DC that the nation needs to crack down o
Will Delta-8, Delta-10, or HHC Make You Fail a Drug Test?
Today, cannabis is more widespread and less stigmatized than ever. However, many employers will continue to mandate drug testing either for their own policies or to comply with cur
Study: Safe places for drug use prevent overdoses and public use
A new study shows some of the benefits of safe drug consumption points, a controversial method of treating and preventing overdoses. The study was published on the JAMA Network and
Brittney Griner is on trial in Moscow on drug charges
Brittney Griner, the American basketball star who has been held in a Russian prison since her February arrest on drug smuggling charges, appeared in a Moscow court on Friday at the
Fair Trials calls for global justice for victims of the drug war
Fair Trials, a global, non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the right to a fair trial and against discrimination in the justice system, along with the L
International drug treaties banning marijuana
International drug treaties: do they mean anything? A combination of three distinct but complementary United Nations treaties provide the framework for international law relating t
Why are people ignoring the benefits of CBD and cannabis and treating it like a drug from the past?
Governments worldwide have been under pressure from the cannabis and medical community to overhaul cannabis laws for decades. We’ve seen some results over the past few years,
Why cannabis is now the drug of choice for intelligent people
The use of marijuana, as well as numerous other psychedelic substances, is more widespread today than ever before. From executives to programmers in Silicon Valley, it’s safe
White House Director Talks Cannabis and Drug Injection Sites
The first physician to hold the position of Director of the Bureau of National Drug Policy, Dr. Rahul Gupta recently spoke to the Financial Times about how they plan to tackle the
Why is cannabis dominating drug seizures along the US border?
Through Jelena Martinovic According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released in early June, three-quarters of U.S. Border Patrol drug seizures involved marij
British Columbia’s drug decriminalization isn’t enough, experts say it’s safe supply that will save lives
Decriminalization is not legalization – but it is a start. British Columbia will be the first province in Canada to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs
North Carolina House Says Yes to THC Drug Approval Will this undo the full legalization of medical marijuana?
Through Nina Zdinjak The North Carolina House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 448, which legalized FDA-approved THC drugs by a 92-9 vote, the Carolina Journal reported. The m
Federal Exemption Granted – Drug Decriminalization in BC – Cannabis News, Lifestyle
To reduce the stigma of drug use, BC decriminalizes personal possession. In November 2021, the province made a formal request to the federal government, requesting an exemption fro
DC passes law protecting employees from failed drug tests
The DC City Council has taken a step forward to protect employees from marijuana restrictions. On Tuesday, lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that would prevent employers from f
British Columbia on drug decriminalization
In British Columbia, outside of Vancouver, possession of LSD is illegal. However, for three years after January 31, 2023, possession of up to 2.5g of some other drugs will no longe
Why weed is the drug of choice for today’s young adults
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission. It turns out that today’s youth are much more interested in using cannabis than smo
‘I’m still a prisoner of the Drug War:’ New Jersey man speaks from state prison
For Humberto Ramirez, his family, and many other Americans, the War on Drugs was simply a ‘war on us’ There are roughly 40,000 non-violent cannabis prisoners in the United Stat
Federal Drug Agency needs Weed Hookup for research purposes
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced last Friday that it is looking for cannabis partners who can supply it with marijuana for research purposes. The organization