Five Journalists Killed, Newspaper Closed, amid Mexico Cartel Violence
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A Mexican newspaper has closed down following the killing of several journalists, seemingly by drug cartels – highlighting the dangerous…
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Harm Reduction for People Who Use or May Encounter Fentanyl/Carfentanil
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There have been rising number of deaths in the UK, Europe, and North America which have been linked to the…
Report: Global Drug Trafficking Market Worth Half a Trillion Dollars
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A new report has revealed astounding estimates of the global illegal drug trade’s scale, and has detailed a variety of…
Calls for Pre-Use Drug Testing as Canada Fentanyl Deaths Crisis Worsens
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As the highly potent opioid fentanyl continues to drive accidental overdose deaths in Canada, it seems increasingly important for people…
The Plight of Colombian Drug Inmates in Chinese Prisons
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In light of a recent execution of an elderly Colombian man for drug trafficking in China, there has been renewed…
Will Internal Trade Barriers Hamper Cannabis Legalisation in Canada?
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Canada has experienced historic difficulties with trade between its provinces, so policymakers are working to prevent this from occurring with…
Do Not Delay: Implement Marijuana Legalization in California
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On time and intact implementation of California’s Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, is critical to realizing the benefits…
Over-Regulation Impeding Bloom of Jamaican Cannabis Industry
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Over-regulation of Jamaica’s cannabis industry is deterring farmers from entering the legal market, and impeding development – indicating why drug…
Argentina Medical Cannabis Law Approved, but Not Without Criticism
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The Argentine Senate has voted unanimously to legalise cannabis oil and other marijuana derivatives for medical purposes, despite some criticism…
Las Flacas: The Growing Role of Women in Mexican Drug Violence
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Details are continuing to emerge about a secretive group of women in Mexico, allegedly involved in drug trafficking and extreme…
My People Are Dying: Rollback of US Medicaid Expansion Could Mean the End of Life-Saving Treatment for Far Too Many
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It has been only three weeks since Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled the American Health Care Act, legislation that repeals portions…
US Set to Allow Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
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The US is set to remove restrictions on state-mandated drug testing for people who seek unemployment benefits, despite evidence suggesting…