For our final hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Naloxone becomes the latest life-saving medicine to experience massive price increase Rodrigo Duterte says he wants to use the military in his war on drug users National District Attorney’s Association forms marijuana policy […]

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Philippine president’s drug crackdown faces court challenge Hogan: Limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days, boost penalty for dealers whose drugs cause fatal overdoses Northumbria University ‘life-threatening’ caffeine test fine Washington Bill Would Make It Illegal […]

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: King County health officials voted unanimously to implement a pilot program for two safe injection sites where people can consume illegal drugs under medical supervision. Conservative groups call for stopping rules against e-cigs, new study […]

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: As it turns out, meth laws have unintended consequences New Haven is ending their involvement with syringe exchange program. Pew Research Center survey of police officers has lots of good insights The DEA is opening […]

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco Escalating turf wars in a Brazil prison left 56 dead after a riot. Federal prison population fell during Obama’s term, reversing recent trend Georgia Court Rules […]

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Employees unionize at 2 of Pasadena’s illegally operating marijuana dispensaries Mass. lawmakers approve marijuana delay bill Argentina Considering Drug Treatment as Alternative to Incarceration Drunk driving rate falls to new low, federal data shows Headlines: […]

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: West Columbus store posts controversial signs targeting drug addicts Manchin on WV opioid abuse: ‘We need to declare a war on drugs’ Walker Asks Trump for More Control Over Refugees and Drug Testing Welfare Recipients […]

Producer, Tyler Williams, and Engagement Director, Sarah Merrigan, join Sam and Rachelle to talk about the team’s resolutions for the New Year! Tune in to hear the team talk about decriminalization, the drug war in the Philippines, the use of confidential informants in drug cases, and the use of psychedelics as medicine. News Updates: Calgary police […]

Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the team to discuss the US Surgeon General’s latest report on e-cigarettes. News Updates: Alaska pharmacies begin offering lifesaving overdose drug without doctor’s prescription Heroin deaths surpass gun homicides for the first time, CDC data shows Ohio Senate OKs bill targeting fentanyl-laced street […]

Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent of Yes on 300: Denver Social Cannabis Use and founder of Denver Relief Consulting, discusses public consumption and other social policy issues related to the marijuana industry. Tune in to hear about what the social use policy will look like once implemented and how it empowers both the cannabis industry and local communities to deal […]