Sarah chats about changes in California’s cannabis laws with Lauren Mendelsohn, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa. The two discuss the quickly approaching deadline, the way different parts of the state are handling the change, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Call to Action: Sign the petition supporting the […]

This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news with a focus on drugs other than marijuana. First, is the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States harming people in poorer countries that don’t have enough access to opioids? Next, why is court-mandated rehab so much less effective than treatment sought independently? Then, a […]

This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news. First, should a police officer who became addicted to heroin while working as an undercover narcotics investigator be able to sue the government — even if he was stealing from the police department? Next, a HUGE development in drug users’ constitutional rights is happening in […]

Amanda Muller, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Florida’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, chats with Sarah about the impact of opioids on the state. They discuss which services the department currently provides, political responses to the increase in overdoses, and much more. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Florida Listeners: Sign the petition […]

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news and some events to look forward to, with big stories from all over the United States. Big Tobacco companies are being forced to run ads admitting they misled the public about tobacco’s harms, and educating people on the harms of cigarette smoking. Meanwhile, people in […]

Sarah chats with Sam Chapman, a kratom activist based in Portland, OR, about some of the plant’s uses, how it’s treated by U.S. agencies like the DEA and the FDA, and what the future has in store for kratom. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Listeners in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and […]

Sarah and Sam discuss the biggest news stories of the week! News Updates: FDA approves the first pill that can alert your doctor when you swallow it Trump picks Alex Azar to lead Health and Human Services Young people often can’t tell the strength of alcoholic drinks, study reveals ‘It Was Satire,’ Boston Man Says […]

Michael Miller of Young People in Recovery joins Sarah to discuss the organization’s approach to substance use disorder treatment, recent developments in harm reduction around the country, and the newly released recommendations from the President’s Opioid Commission. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Register to vote! Get involved with drug policy reform Music Credits: Intro: […]

Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Marijuana Won Tuesday’s Election ‘Angry and ashamed,’ Overdose Prevention Ottawa packing up its tent House Republicans sustain LePage’s veto of bipartisan marijuana legislation Global Drug Survey 2018 Headlines: ETF Managers Group is turning its existing Tierra XP Latin America Real […]

Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannabis company. They also discuss some surveys on drug use & abuse, with […]