drug policy

Irish Citizen Assembly Recommends Decriminalizing DrugsIrish Citizen Assembly Recommends Decriminalizing Drugs

Irish Citizen Assembly Recommends Decriminalizing Drugs

The Irish Citizen Assembly has recommended the decriminalization of drug possession, advocating for a comprehensive health-focused approach instead of criminalization.…

1 year ago
DEA Calls for Massive Increase in Psylocybin and Cannabis Production to Meet Research DemandsDEA Calls for Massive Increase in Psylocybin and Cannabis Production to Meet Research Demands

DEA Calls for Massive Increase in Psylocybin and Cannabis Production to Meet Research Demands

The DEA plans to significantly increase the production quotas of psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, and cannabis-related compounds like…

2 years ago
Australia’s Capital Decriminalizes Possession of 8 DrugsAustralia’s Capital Decriminalizes Possession of 8 Drugs

Australia’s Capital Decriminalizes Possession of 8 Drugs

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has introduced a new policy decriminalizing possession of small amounts of eight specified drugs, shifting…

2 years ago
Singapore Introduces Archaic Caning Punishment for Cannabis PossessionSingapore Introduces Archaic Caning Punishment for Cannabis Possession

Singapore Introduces Archaic Caning Punishment for Cannabis Possession

Singapore has recently introduced stricter penalties for drug offenses, including cannabis possession. The new punishments aim to deter drug use…

2 years ago
Biden Administration Reviews Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction PoliciesBiden Administration Reviews Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction Policies

Biden Administration Reviews Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction Policies

In an interview published on Wednesday by the Financial Times, Rahul Gupta, director of the US Office of National Drug…

3 years ago
Recreational Marijuana Would Pass CongressRecreational Marijuana Would Pass Congress

Recreational Marijuana Would Pass Congress

The First Committee of the House approved the draft legislative act. Also, the First Commission of the House of Representatives…

6 years ago
Cultural anthropologist explains why cannabis was bannedCultural anthropologist explains why cannabis was banned

Cultural anthropologist explains why cannabis was banned

Cultural anthropologist Lena Papasabbas from the Zukunftsinstitut Frankfurt presented a few interesting facts about drug policy in Germany. She explained…

6 years ago