New Trump Executive Order Will Further Criminalize Homelessness, Mental Illness
Trump's executive order aims to combat street crime by institutionalizing certain unhoused individuals and redirecting funding for substance abuse programs.
SF nonprofits to stop providing drug paraphernalia without treatment under new city policy
San Francisco's mayor halts syringe distribution by nonprofits, shifting towards proactive treatment and counseling in response to the overdose crisis.
Interview: Mayor Lurie talks 16th and Mission and how S.F. won't 'arrest our way out of this problem'
Daniel Lurie emphasizes a balanced approach to tackling homelessness and drug issues while acknowledging limitations without adequate support services.
New Study Flips Everything We Know About Addiction Upside Down
Researchers investigating brain structures found that adolescents who eventually used drugs exhibited larger brain sizes prior to any substance use, indicating innate differences rather than direct causation from drug use.
Thailand Moves to De-Legalize Weed in Major Drug-Policy U-Turn
In 2022, Thailand made history by becoming the first Asian country to remove marijuana from its illegal narcotics list, transforming its drug landscape.
Row erupts as Frankfurt plans help centre for crack addicts
Public health officials believe that opening a new help center for crack addicts in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel could significantly help those suffering from addiction.
Dueling events on Mission District drug-use devolve into chaos
"How many drug addicts realistically can we afford to take care of?" asked Andrew Wickens, a local resident, igniting a heated debate about drug use in the Mission District.
San Francisco limits access to drug-use supplies: Will it help - or make things even worse?
San Francisco mandates counseling services for safe drug use supply distribution, emphasizing the need for linked harm-reduction and treatment programs.
Leslieville drug consumption site closes doors for good in response to Ontario law | CBC News
Toronto's only supervised drug consumption site closed due to safety concerns and provincial legislation, impacting harm reduction services in the community.
PREMIUM Spotlight: How the recreational marijuana rollout failed
In 2022, New York State allocated $50 million to fund marijuana dispensaries operated by historically targeted individuals, aiming for a more equitable cannabis market.