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fromTruthout
6 days ago

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.
#fentanyl
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. - Poynter

Trump's administration claims significant reductions in fentanyl overdoses through seizures, but experts question the accuracy of these figures.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. - Poynter

Trump's administration claims significant reductions in fentanyl overdoses through seizures, but experts question the accuracy of these figures.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.
#cannabis
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
3 months ago
Mission District

Interview: Mayor Lurie talks 16th and Mission and how S.F. won't 'arrest our way out of this problem'

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

San Francisco's mayor is trying to claw back tech CEOs, entrepreneurs

San Francisco's tech market is struggling, prompting Mayor Daniel Lurie to implement new strategies for retaining and attracting businesses.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF says no more distribution of 'harm reduction kits' without option for treatment

San Francisco requires nonprofits distributing drug paraphernalia to also provide counseling and treatment options to receive funding.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 months ago

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.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

San Francisco's mayor is trying to claw back tech CEOs, entrepreneurs

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

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.
US politics
#health-services
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Visits up at Toronto's remaining consumption sites, 2 months after province forced 4 to close | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Visits up at Toronto's remaining consumption sites, 2 months after province forced 4 to close | CBC News

#san-jose
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Decriminalise cocaine possession after cannabis in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan report expert

Legalizing drugs can lead to better health outcomes and reduce fears of seeking help for addiction.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK authorities seize more than two tonnes of cocaine in one of largest' busts

The global cocaine trade is thriving, with 25 million users in 2023; significant seizures highlight the growing issue in the UK.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

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.
Cannabis
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Who should pay for Prop. 36, California's new tough-on-crime law?

California's Proposition 36 introduces stricter penalties for theft and drug offenses but lacks funding, sparking conflict among state lawmakers.
#colombia
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Aiming a blow at narcos in Colombia in pictures

Colombian farmers are moving from coca to alternative crops through a government-supported $14.4 million project to reduce coca production.
Cannabis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca

Colombia's government offers payments for farmers to replace coca with coffee and cocoa amidst a surging cocaine crisis.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Aiming a blow at narcos in Colombia in pictures

Colombian farmers are moving from coca to alternative crops through a government-supported $14.4 million project to reduce coca production.
Cannabis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca

Colombia's government offers payments for farmers to replace coca with coffee and cocoa amidst a surging cocaine crisis.
#cannabis-decriminalization
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Case for legalising some cannabis possession compelling', Sadiq Khan says after London policing review

Sadiq Khan advocates for cannabis decriminalization due to its negative impact on police-community relations.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Case for legalising some cannabis possession compelling', Sadiq Khan says after London policing review

Sadiq Khan advocates for cannabis decriminalization due to its negative impact on police-community relations.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Overdoses Declined in 2024 but Progress Is at Risk

Overdose deaths decreased by 27% in 2024 due to naloxone use and treatment increases, but resource cuts threaten future progress.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

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.
Germany news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Phillies reliever Alvarado gets 80-game PED ban

Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games for a positive drug test, affecting his postseason eligibility.
from48 hills
2 months ago

Cops admit they are moving drug problems from one neighborhood to another - 48 hills

The San Francisco Police Department's drug strategy displaces problems rather than solves them, revealing a systemic issue in resource allocation.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

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.
Mission District
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

17 members of a cartel kingpin's family were escorted into California from Mexico. Why?

The U.S. assisted in the covert move of El Chapo's relatives as part of ongoing negotiations with Ovidio Guzmán.
#fentanyl-crisis
from48 hills
2 months ago
NYC politics

Fentanyl deaths up 50 percent in three months; why isn't this a big news story? - 48 hills

US news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

The message of Trump's tariffs is clear: Stop killing Americans with fentanyl

Trump's fentanyl tariffs aim to combat the crisis linked to Chinese precursor chemicals and cartels in North America.
from48 hills
2 months ago
NYC politics

Fentanyl deaths up 50 percent in three months; why isn't this a big news story? - 48 hills

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

San Francisco SoMa residents rally for action on city's fentanyl crisis

The San Francisco community is actively protesting against the fentanyl crisis, advocating for a drug-free environment.
US news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

The message of Trump's tariffs is clear: Stop killing Americans with fentanyl

Trump's fentanyl tariffs aim to combat the crisis linked to Chinese precursor chemicals and cartels in North America.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I took drugs when I was younger,' admits Dail's new drug reform chair, TD Gary Gannon

Gary Gannon reflects on his past drug use and its persistence in Dublin's nightlife as he leads the committee on drug reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New bill aims to allow research to catch up with US's increasing cannabis consumption

"We need drug policy to follow the science and reflect the reality on the ground in states across the country." - Ilhan Omar
SF politics
#harm-reduction
fromKqed
2 months ago
NYC politics

San Francisco Has A New Drug Policy Goal: Long-Term Remission | KQED

fromKqed
4 months ago
San Francisco

SF Is Moving Away From Harm Reduction in Its Drug Crackdown. Doctors Are Concerned | KQED

from48 hills
4 months ago
NYC politics

Matt Dorsey attacks us on Twitter about harm reduction and the city's priorities - 48 hills

fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
4 months ago
Mental health

Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico's pioneering drug harm reduction programs

A new initiative in Mexico promotes free drug testing at festivals, focusing on harm reduction and public health rather than criminalization.
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 months ago

Harm reduction advocates worry the state wants to ramp up drug criminalization Bronx Times

Advocates urge rejection of drug criminalization expansion in favor of community solutions in the Bronx.
fromKqed
2 months ago
NYC politics

San Francisco Has A New Drug Policy Goal: Long-Term Remission | KQED

fromKqed
4 months ago
San Francisco

SF Is Moving Away From Harm Reduction in Its Drug Crackdown. Doctors Are Concerned | KQED

from48 hills
4 months ago
NYC politics

Matt Dorsey attacks us on Twitter about harm reduction and the city's priorities - 48 hills

NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 months ago

Harm reduction advocates worry the state wants to ramp up drug criminalization Bronx Times

Advocates urge rejection of drug criminalization expansion in favor of community solutions in the Bronx.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

China used fentanyl cooperation as leverage in U.S. trade negotiations, highlighting the complexity of the bilateral relationship.
#trump-administration
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
US politics

The DOJ Says Trump Has Saved 258 Million Lives. I Asked Them What That's Based On.

Attorney General Pam Bondi claims that President Trump's administration has saved millions of lives through drug seizures, resulting in skepticism.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says Tariffs Will Stop When Opioid Deaths Fall. They've Already Fallen.

Trump administration reimposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico due to perceived inaction on fentanyl, despite lacking real-time data on opioid deaths.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says Tariffs Will Stop When Opioid Deaths Fall. They've Already Fallen.

Trump administration reimposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico due to perceived inaction on fentanyl, despite lacking real-time data on opioid deaths.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Why is cocaine flooding Germany? DW 04/26/2025

The total amount of cocaine seized in Germany in 2023 amounted to a record 43 tons, more than twice as much as in the previous year.
Germany news
#opioid-crisis
San Francisco
from48 hills
4 months ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
San Francisco
from48 hills
4 months ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
UK politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Protest in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest

The Curia of Hungary supports the Two-Tailed Dog Party's right to hold an event on drug policy despite a previous ban by police.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Lancaster mayor's remedy for homelessness: 'Free fentanyl' and 'a purge'

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

Downtown First Thursday Announces Extension of Event Through End of Year

Downtown First Thursday successfully brought people back to the city center, indicating a positive shift amid concerns of urban emptiness.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 months ago

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.
#tariffs
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Wait': Trump Raises Eyebrows With Odd Claim He Wants to Slap Tariffs on Canadian Fentanyl

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump says new tariffs will cut U.S. drug deaths but fatal overdoses were already plummeting

Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada citing drug smuggling, despite evidence contradicting Canada's involvement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Wait': Trump Raises Eyebrows With Odd Claim He Wants to Slap Tariffs on Canadian Fentanyl

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump says new tariffs will cut U.S. drug deaths but fatal overdoses were already plummeting

Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada citing drug smuggling, despite evidence contradicting Canada's involvement.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

GOP lawmaker asks why military can't just 'kill narcoterrorists,' shocking top commanders

The U.S. military's role in combating drug traffickers remains a contentious issue, highlighted by Rep. Van Orden's startling proposal.
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

One year on: What does the future hold for Germany's cannabis legalisation law?

Cannabis legalisation in Germany remains controversial, with ongoing debates and potential threats of repeal from conservative leaders.
San Francisco
from48 hills
4 months ago

Note to Matt Dorsey: UCSF doctors support harm reduction - 48 hills

The push for abstinence-only drug policies raises serious concerns among health experts about potential negative outcomes for substance use recovery.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump appoints Sara Carter as next drug czar, says she 'will lead the charge to protect' US

As our next Drug Czar, Sara will lead the charge to protect our nation and save our children from the scourge of drugs.
US politics
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

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.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Mayor Lurie promises 16th and Mission neighbors: Things will change

Mayor Lurie acknowledges the drug issues in the 16th Street area remain unacceptable despite some improvements.
#fda
NYC LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? And if so, why?

The FDA's scrutiny of poppers, popular in the queer community, has raised concerns amid claims of producer raids.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Apparently Coming After Poppers Manufacturers Because of a Long-Discredited AIDS Conspiracy Theory

FDA crackdown on poppers manufacturers, led by RFK Jr., raises concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC LGBT
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The FDA is cracking down on 'poppers' producers

The FDA is intensifying its crackdown on poppers, prompting major brands to halt operations and remove their online presence.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Is the FDA cracking down on poppers? And if so, why?

The FDA's scrutiny of poppers, popular in the queer community, has raised concerns amid claims of producer raids.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Apparently Coming After Poppers Manufacturers Because of a Long-Discredited AIDS Conspiracy Theory

FDA crackdown on poppers manufacturers, led by RFK Jr., raises concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC LGBT
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The FDA is cracking down on 'poppers' producers

The FDA is intensifying its crackdown on poppers, prompting major brands to halt operations and remove their online presence.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

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.
NYC politics
NYC music
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Rockslide Shuts Down the Road to Yosemite

Illicit online drug sales operations are misusing legitimate business identities, impacting the shop Park Life.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Poland And Cannabis

Poland's cannabis market is expanding rapidly, reflecting changing social attitudes amidst the country's conservative roots.
#public-safety
San Francisco
from48 hills
4 months ago

How is SF going to approach drug dealing? There are very different proposals - 48 hills

Law enforcement alone cannot solve addiction and drug sales displacement issues.
A proposed intervention strategy may offer a more effective approach to drug sales and addiction problems.
San Francisco
from48 hills
4 months ago

How is SF going to approach drug dealing? There are very different proposals - 48 hills

Law enforcement alone cannot solve addiction and drug sales displacement issues.
A proposed intervention strategy may offer a more effective approach to drug sales and addiction problems.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running

Canada and Mexico engaged diplomatically to avoid tariffs, but China did not respond similarly, resulting in tariffs on Chinese imports.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Protesters rally against Ontario's closure of supervised drug consumption sites | CBC News

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'Stricter controls' are needed on prescribing addictive drugs, says Medical Council report

Awareness of medication dangers, especially overprescribing, is crucial for patient safety.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Mexico president says her government requested US drone flights amid surveillance on cartels

U.S. drone surveillance in Mexico is conducted at the request of Mexico's government to address drug-related security issues.
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