Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders, and what we can expect to see in the months ahead. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Do “something” about […]

Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more! News Updates: Wines Are No Longer Free to Travel Across State Lines Marijuana edibles could be Halloween candy threat, cops say Florida Woman Introduced a Friend to […]

Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Educate yourself about the concept of drug decriminalization and act on the issue most important to you   Like what we do? […]

Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! News Updates: An Indiana county just halted a lifesaving needle exchange program, citing the Bible Trump: Drug czar nominee pulls […]

This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions? Will President Rodrigo Duterte re-structuring the Philippines’ violent crackdown on drug users make it […]

This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter! News Updates: Asking […]

This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance. The two discuss what the conference is, how it’s changed this year, and how folks who […]

This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed. We also separated the news and roundtable segments —  tune in Wednesday to hear the first discussion! We’ve also started […]

Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: Prince William discusses ‘massive question’ of legalising drugs DC Lawmaker Wants To Let People Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctor Approval Filipino protesters slam martial law, killings under Duterte Milford votes to snuff out pot shops, businesses Headlines: Philippine lawmakers do rights […]

Sam and Sarah discuss the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: In Surprise Vote, House Passes Amendment to Restrict Asset Forfeiture Stamford police union files complaint about officers carrying Narcan Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm baby: study Study Opioid education is now a college requirement in Maryland Headlines: Connecticut Budget […]