War on Drugs

A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, and use are regulated by the government. The regulation takes into account factors such as medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability. Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), substances are...

In 2016, after serving 13 years in prison, Weldon Angelos, who once worked with artists like Snoop Dogg and 2Pac, was released following President Obama's commutation, supported by Senators Cory Booker, Mike Lee, Rand Paul, prison reform advocate Alice Johnson and Charles Koch. This milestone...

The Drug Enforcement Administration turned 50 in July 2023, marking five decades and over $1 trillion spent in its unsuccessful attempt to enforce the Controlled Substances Act via what is widely viewed as a failed War on Drugs with a focus on cannabis. Now, with...

New Jersey's dynamic cannabis landscape continues to evolve as two pivotal developments reflect its commitment to community well-being and maturing market. Medical Marijuana Sales Decline As Recreational Sales Rise The medical marijuana (MMJ) market experienced a decline in sales...

Washington State has launched an initiative aimed at rectifying the stark disparities resulting from historic drug possession laws. The Community Reinvestment Plan, introduced by the Washington State Department of Commerce will inject $200 million into communities that have long shouldered the...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is actively pursuing a bipartisan marijuana banking bill and intends to incorporate "criminal justice provisions" into it. In a letter addressed to Todd Harrison, an investor in the cannabis industry, Schumer expressed his plan to integrate...

In a rapidly evolving landscape, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Isle of Man are at the forefront of significant drug policy changes, shaping the future of cannabis and substance regulations. MMJ Licensing Surges In Jamaica Jamaica's Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has increased the number...

The 2023 Annual Global Issues Index recently released by Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SEMR) spotlights the most-searched societal concerns on Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) between January 2019 and June 2023. Co-authored with Columbia professor Jeremy Kagan, the study reveals trends across 35 countries from...

Colombia has announced a new national drug policy, with President Gustavo Petro underlining the changing dynamics of the global drug war, emphasizing a shift in U.S. policies. Petro stated that the new drug policy won't rely on imprisoning peasants. "The goal is to ensure that peasants and...

A recent 63-page report from the International Coalition on Drug Policy Reform and Environmental Justice reveals the hidden and insidious connection between global drug prohibition, the war on drugs and environmental destruction. This coalition is composed of individuals and organizations...

Cage-Free Repair, the non-profit arm of Cage-Free Cannabis, released its 2023 Cannabis Social Responsibility Report. Highlighting current social initiatives in the cannabis industry, the report covers comprehensive research on 20 leading North American cannabis firms, including names like...

Mississippi Announces Major Cannabis Rule Revisions Mississippi's Department of Health has unveiled extensive revisions to cannabis industry regulations, seeking public input until Oct. 2. The changes primarily focus on precise definitions of industry terms, including distinctions between...

The global cannabis landscape is undergoing rapid transformation as countries worldwide reevaluate their stance on this once-stigmatized plant. In this journey, we'll explore the latest updates from Brazil and Thailand, as well as delve into HRI's Report on Foreign Aid. But there's more...

Colombia's leading export is transitioning from oil to cocaine. With oil exports falling 30% in H1 2023, a recent report by Bloomberg Economics, predicts that cocaine revenues will surpass oil this year. As the world's top cocaine producer, Colombia reached its highest production level...

This article was originally published on Microdose and appeared here with permission. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to decriminalize and legalize psychedelic drugs, with increasing evidence that the legalization of psychedelics and other compounds could have significant...