This week, James Casey from The Psychedelic Club sits down with Sam and Rachelle to explain what the group is doing to alter negative perceptions surrounding psychedelics and their use. News Updates: Colorado marijuana DUI citations fall slightly from 2014 to 2015 Australia’s “Stoner Sloth” anti-marijuana campaign cost taxpayers about $250,000 USD South Carolina poll finds 59% […]

Sam and Rachelle are joined by Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, a medical doctor and the sponsor of groundbreaking drug policy legislation, to discuss harm reduction, public health, and the future of drug policy in the United States. News Updates: College Kids Caught With Drugs May Not Get Kicked Off Financial Aid Anymore Heroin dealers could face murder charges […]

** This week’s sound is a bit wonky during the round table discussion; don’t crank your volume too loud or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to everyone who let us know — we promise things should be back to normal next week! ** This week, Mike Liszewski, Director of Government Affairs […]

This week, Guillermo Sivelli and Joel Anaya from Estudiantes por una Política Sensata de Drogas (EPSD) dive into the details of the latest drug policy developments in Mexico, including cannabis legalization, drug checking, and El Chapo. News Updates: New study in Baltimore shows lower crime near drug treatment centers Marijuana Stocks Trend Down in 2015 […]

Emmett Reistroffer from the Englewood Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Brandon Emmett from the Alaska Marijuana Control Board break down some the issues surrounding the social use of cannabis. Focusing on two particular models, The Emmetts discuss the evolution of social use policies, why they’re important, and what they mean for the future […]

To kick off Season 2, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Randy Hencken, Chairman of SSDP’s Board of Trustees, and discuss addiction, recovery, the disease model, and Randy’s past experiences with heroin. News Updates: Health Canada recommends Naloxone be available over-the-counter Drug trial disaster incorrectly attributed to cannabis Second supervised-injection site approved in Vancouver Expert […]

During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: Congress lifts ban on federal funding for needle exchanges Maine Governor Paul LePage under fire for racist remarks about heroin epidemic Mexico’s War on Drugs has Reduced Life Expectancy for Men New Hampshire bill would […]

During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: “Kush Gods” marijuana delivery service busted in DC UC Systems Divests 30 Million Dollars from prison holdings Boston Globe endorses safe injection sites as response to overdose epidemic Surgeon General announces review of federal drug […]

During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: EU Court rules against minimum pricing for alcohol Australian Public Health Officials walk away from Stoner sloth Colombia legalizes the production and sale of medical marijuana Administration Urges High Court to Drop Lawsuit against Colorado […]

During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: Flex Your Rights Releases Open Police Complaints Website Teen marijuana use holds steady despite legalization 60 Minutes Profiles Michael Botticelli Pittsburgh Police Union Files Civil Rights Grievance over Officer Drug Tests Forecasts: January 27, 2016: […]