High-THC Cannabis Regulation: DPA's New Policy Report The Drug Policy Alliance recommends evidence-based legalization rules for high-potency THC products. Learn what their 2026 report means for cannabis markets.

High-THC Cannabis Regulation: DPA's New Policy Report
The Drug Policy Alliance recommends evidence-based legalization rules for high-potency THC products. Learn what their 20...

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A decade of impact. A future still unfolding. Join us on April 20th at 7pm ET for D4DPR's free virtual celebration honoring founder Dr. David L. Nathan and the future of physician-led health-centered advocacy.

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Subcommittee chair previews 14 bills to curb illicit drug threats, including plan to schedule xylazine The subcommittee opened a hearing to consider 14 bills targeting illicit drugs and related supply chains, including H.R. 1266 to schedule xylazine as a Schedule III substance and measures aimed at pill presses, precursor imports, data collection and fentanyl testing in hospitals.

A subcommittee is addressing the urgent crisis of illicit drugs with 14 new bills aimed at saving lives and empowering law enforcement.

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#US #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #DrugPolicyReform #VirginiaPublicHealth #HealthCrisisResponse

CND 69: Key issues and opportunities The webinar will discuss the key issues that are likely to structure the debates, including in relation to tabled resolutions, and present how IDPC member organisations have used this forum for their advocacy.

#CND69 is around the corner & we don't expect business-as-usual:

- Consensus is broken.
- Blocs for/against reform are in flux.
- Pressures on multilateralism loom in the background.

Our webinar unpacks this for #DrugPolicyReform advocacy:

Committee advances bill to treat fentanyl‑precursor mixtures as fentanyl for charging The Senate Judiciary Committee gave SB309 a favorable report after sponsors and forensic experts argued fentanyl mixed with the precursor 4‑ANPP should be charged as fentanyl; some senators raised concerns about mandatory minimums and judicial discretion.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has taken a significant step towards altering how fentanyl precursor mixtures are charged, raising questions about public safety and judicial discretion.

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#AL #DrugPolicyReform #ForensicScience

For a decade, D4DPR has advanced public health by elevating medical voices in drug policy conversations through evidence & compassion. If you’ve been part of this journey, we’d love to hear how D4DPR has influenced your work or advocacy.

#D4DPR #10YearsOfImpact #DrugPolicyReform #PhysicianAdvocacy

Tamika faces 20 years in Mississippi for marijuana. A nonviolent charge, a decade behind bars. This is the human cost of outdated cannabis laws.

#FreeTamika #Mississippi #DrugPolicyReform

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U.S. Sentencing Commission data show wide range of prison and sentence impacts from proposed methamphetamine threshold changes The U.S. Sentencing Commission published supplemental data estimating that four alternate methamphetamine quantity-threshold scenarios could change average sentences for meth cases from increases under 'actual' thresholds to substantial decreases under cocaine-level thresholds, and would alter Bureau of Prisons population projections; public comment closes Feb. 10, 2026.

Proposed changes to methamphetamine sentencing guidelines could drastically shift average prison sentences and alter the federal prison population—are you ready to have your say?

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#US #PrisonPopulationManagement #UnitedStatesSentencing #CitizenPortal #DrugPolicyReform

Committee advances sentencing bill after emotional family testimony; opponents warn against mandatory minimums SB 1170, which creates a mandatory sentencing range for selling narcotics that contribute to a minor's death, was given a due-pass recommendation after families urged accountability and criminal-justice groups cautioned against mandatory minimums and overbroad application.

A new bill aiming for tougher penalties on narcotics dealers linked to minors' deaths has sparked intense debate, balancing heartbreaking family testimonies with concerns over mandatory minimums.

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#AZ #ArizonaFamilies #CitizenPortal #DrugPolicyReform #CriminalJustice

Committee approves broad substance‑use package that limits public needle distribution in parks and creates 'stay out' orders HB 205 (first substitute) passed from committee after extensive testimony. The bill tightens where harm‑reduction supplies can be distributed on public property (requiring local government partnership for operations in parks), authorizes 'stay out of drug area' orders for high‑impact locations, pilots step courts in justice courts, and sets standards for jail recovery pods.

Utah's House Committee just passed a transformative bill that aims to balance public safety with drug harm-reduction strategies, introducing 'stay out of drug area' orders in high-impact zones!

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#UT #DrugPolicyReform #CitizenPortal #HarmReduction #CommunityRecovery

Explore police drug diversion schemes that offer education or treatment instead of a criminal record.

Researchers are studying how these approaches affect crime, health and equality across different areas.

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#HarmReduction #DrugPolicyReform

The Harm Reduction International Conference is finally on Instagram!👋 
Follow us and stay tuned for exciting news on the road to HR27! 
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 #HRIConference #HarmReduction #DrugPolicyReform #HRIconf

💪 We’re proud of the progress made, and we're focused more than ever on the work ahead.

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🙏 If science, public health, and compassion in drug policy matter to you, NOW is the moment to support the next chapter with a year-end gift.

#drugpolicyreform #HealthcareProfessionals

Nahal Bahlbacka - Real change, though, happens at the state level — that’s where the penal code can actually be removed. Until then, cities can shift priorities, but only the state can truly free us from the threat of arrest.

#DrugPolicyReform #PolicyChange #PlantMedicine #Conscious #LegalReform

Colleen Dalian Doi advocates for decriminalization of drug possession to enhance safety Colleen Dalian Doi calls for decriminalizing drug possession to improve public safety and health.

Colleen Dalian Doi is urging Massachusetts lawmakers to rethink drug policies, advocating for decriminalization as a key step towards improving public safety and health.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #HarmReduction #DrugPolicyReform #PublicHealth

Psilocybin Mushrooms and Public Health in Brazil: Insights from a Retrospective Analysis of Adverse Events and Their Implications for Regulatory Discussions

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#PsilocybinResearch #DrugPolicyReform #EvidenceBasedMedicine

Cocaine & Culture: How Class, Race, and Ritual Shape Our Understanding of Drugs How culture—not chemistry—shapes cocaine’s dangers. Explore race, class, stigma, and the sacred roots of coca in a world hooked on punishment.

Cocaine’s dangers aren’t chemical—they’re cultural. Race, class, stigma & punishment shape harm more than the drug itself. Time to honour coca’s roots + rethink drug policy.

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#CultureOverChemistry #DrugPolicyReform #SacredCoca #RaceClassStigma

#HarmReduction
#EndOverdose
#FentanylCrisis
#StopTheStigma
#SaferUse
#CommunityCare
#SaveLives
#OpioidCrisis
#OverdoseAwareness
#DrugPolicyReform

#HarmReduction
#EndOverdose
#FentanylCrisis
#StopTheStigma
#SaferUse
#CommunityCare
#SaveLives
#OpioidCrisis
#OverdoseAwareness
#DrugPolicyReform

Schaffer Library of Drug Policy || OpenTHC

We’ve been digging into the Schaffer Library of Drug Policy.

It’s full of moments like this that show how politics, not science, has often regressed the conversation for 50+ years.

Check it out: wiki.openthc.org/Shaffer_Libr...

#TIL #CannabisHistory #DrugPolicyReform

Commission Reviews Changes in Meth Trafficking and Sentencing Guidelines The commission assesses effectiveness of meth purity distinctions in sentencing at hearing.

The US Sentencing Commission is rethinking meth trafficking penalties as nearly half of drug prosecutions now involve meth, challenging the effectiveness of purity-based guidelines.

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#US #CitizenPortal #UnitedStatesMethTrafficking #DrugPolicyReform #PublicHealthSafety

Doctor Carla Wagner highlights methamphetamine crisis in Nevada during expert panel testimony Doctor Wagner argues against existing sentencing disparities for methamphetamine use.

Dr. Carla Wagner's shocking testimony reveals a methamphetamine crisis in Nevada, highlighting alarming death rates and the urgent need for reform in drug sentencing policies.

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#US #CitizenPortal #NevadaPublicHealth #PublicSafety #DrugPolicyReform

Researchers discuss methamphetamine purity and user risk perceptions at drug policy hearing Experts analyze methamphetamine market dynamics and the impact of purity on user choices.

Experts reveal shocking insights on the disconnect between drug purity and user behavior at a pivotal USSC hearing—could our current policies be missing the mark?

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#US #UnitedStatesDrugPolicy #CitizenPortal #DrugPolicyReform #PublicHealth

Expert Panel Discusses Drug Policy Reforms and Sentencing Guidelines at Public Health Meeting Panelists advocate for evidence-based solutions to drug use and sentencing disparities.

Experts are calling for a transformative shift in drug policy, advocating for a public health approach that prioritizes treatment over punishment.

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#US #CitizenPortal #PublicHealthApproach #DrugPolicyReform #EvidenceBasedSolutions

Drug Policy Reform and Integrated Economic Governance Comparative Analysis - Current Prohibition Costs versus Regulatory Frameworks under Creative Currency Octaves, Public Trust Foundations, Citizens Internet Portal, and Social Zone Harmonization Systems

Drug Policy Reform and Integrated Economic Governance, A Comparative Analysis of Current Prohibition Costs versus Regulatory Frameworks. A working paper by ClaudeA.I. authordukejohnson.substack.com/p/drug-polic... #EconSky #DrugPolicyReform

Trump Signs Fentanyl Criminalization Bill That Could Also Open Up Research On Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently classifying fentanyl analogues as Schedule I narcoti...

Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently classifying fentanyl analogues as Schedule I narcotics. The bill also eases research restrictions on Schedule I drugs like marijuana & psychedelics. #DrugPolicyReform #News

People who use drugs are leading change. Their voices were central in this landmark discussion on #DrugPolicyReform based on health & rights.

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Beyond punishment: From criminal justice responses to drug policy reform - Global Commission on Drug Policy

Drug laws that punish rather than protect are a global issue. This #WorldDrugDay, the #GCDP calls for evidence-based approaches that prioritize health & equity.

📖 Read our report in EN, FR, ES, and RU: globalcommissionondrugs.org/gcdp-reports...

#WorldDrugDay2025 #DrugPolicyReform

Support. Don’t Punish: Advancing towards a health and human rights-based approach to drug policy This event will explore how harm reduction and human rights can shape drug policy reform, against the backdrop of debates on the matter at the Human Rights Council and the Support. Don't Punish Global Day of Action.

Join us for a discussion on #HarmReduction, the #RightToHealth & #DrugPolicyReform at #HRC59.

🗓️ Fri. 27 June 2025
📍 Geneva / Online
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Cody Zalewski urges Spokane City Council to decriminalize psychedelics Cody Zalewski advocates for Spokane to join other jurisdictions in decriminalizing psychedelics.

Spokane is on the brink of a groundbreaking decision to decriminalize psychedelics, a move that could revolutionize mental health treatment in the city.

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#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #SpokaneMentalHealth #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #DrugPolicyReform #MentalHealthInnovation