Canada’s province of British Columbia is starting a first-in-the-nation trial decriminalising small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine...
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CDN: B.C. poised for drug decriminalization experiment, but will it help stem deadly tide?
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertOn Jan. 31, B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in the country to start what will be a three-year...
In 2022, the state wrote 2,576 tickets for drug possession with 75% resulting in convictions The streets of downtown...
UK: Cannabis responsible for 30% of psychosis cases in London, warns specialist
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertA close example from Britain is the case of Portugal, which experienced a massive increase in cannabis-induced psychosis after...
CDN: Toronto seeks federal exemption to decriminalize drug use as opioid overdoses rise
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertCity wants Health Canada to grant exemption that changes drug laws in Toronto By the end of the day,...
NY: New York Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis and Makes Significant Changes to Medical Cannabis Regulation
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertJD Supra – On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act...
US: First-Ever Congressional Bill To Decriminalize All Drugs Announced Ahead Of Nixon Drug War Anniversary
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertMarijuana Moment News – A first-ever bill to federally decriminalize possession of all currently illicit drugs—and incentivize states to...
FL: Legalization of medical marijuana proves problematic for Florida Guardsmen
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertFlorida National Guard Public Affairs Office – A plethora of CBD-infused wellness products line the shelves at a vape...
National Law Review – Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation on May 18, 2021 that will provide protections for...