#drug-policy

#drug-policy

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.

A new initiative in Mexico promotes free drug testing at festivals, focusing on harm reduction and public health rather than criminalization.

San Francisco officials propose mass arrests of drug users to enforce compulsory treatment in response to increasing drug-related issues on the streets.

Cannabis legalisation in Germany remains controversial, with ongoing debates and potential threats of repeal from conservative leaders.

The Thistle, the UK's first legal drug consumption room, opens in Glasgow to support vulnerable addicts safely under medical supervision.

Harm reduction programs in San Francisco are essential for public health and safety in the face of drug-related challenges.

San Francisco's tech market is struggling, prompting Mayor Daniel Lurie to implement new strategies for retaining and attracting businesses.

San Francisco mandates counseling services for safe drug use supply distribution, emphasizing the need for linked harm-reduction and treatment programs.

San Francisco's Mayor is implementing a new policy that mandates treatment for drug users seeking harm reduction supplies from April 30.

San Francisco is reversing harm reduction policies, including the distribution of drug paraphernalia, under new leadership.

The San Francisco community is actively protesting against the fentanyl crisis, advocating for a drug-free environment.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug use at 16th and Mission led to a significant rise in arrests, with the area accounting for 27% of drug incidents.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to introduce legislation to dismantle homeless encampments while invoking the notwithstanding clause to enforce accountability against legal challenges.

Lancaster's mayor proposed giving free fentanyl to homeless individuals during a controversial council meeting, causing widespread backlash.

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.

Tariffs intended to curb fentanyl may actually increase overdoses by disrupting drug supply chains.

The author reflects on a personal shift from opposing drug arrests to believing they may be necessary for treatment.

Trump's administration is using tariffs to combat fentanyl trafficking, highlighting it as a critical drug war measure.

Navarro defends Trump's tariffs, linking them to combating fentanyl trafficking and asserting they won't cause inflation or recession.

OnPoint NYC provides a safe consumption space for drug users to reduce overdose deaths amidst increasing opioid-related fatalities.

Trump's administration may close NYC drug injection sites as a response to community concerns over safety.

Glasgow opened the UK's first legal drug consumption room to combat drug-related deaths and spread of diseases.

Toronto's only supervised drug consumption site closed due to safety concerns and provincial legislation, impacting harm reduction services in the community.

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.

Ontario's new legislation to shut down supervised consumption sites is challenged for violating the Charter of Rights and for exceeding provincial authority.

Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders, highlighting efforts to correct historic sentencing disparities.

Street fentanyl claims misrepresented as justification for tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggests that legalizing cocaine could reduce drug trafficking and likens it to wine in a recent government meeting.

Kennedy's plan focuses on treating addiction as a disease and emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.

Marijuana prohibitionists in the U.S. continue to campaign against legalization despite widespread public support for cannabis.

Executing drug dealers is an ineffective and simplistic approach to addressing the opioid crisis, as it neglects the complexities of addiction and systemic issues.

Proposition 36 enables prosecutors to file felony charges for repeat drug offenders while providing pathways to rehabilitation.