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Drug Testing Access at Australian Festivals May Have Prevented Past Deaths
In an analysis of drug-related Australian music festival deaths between 2000-2019, researchers found that most deaths were associated with MDMA toxicity and concluded that increasing access to drug testing resources and other harm reduction measures may have prevented deaths in the observed cases.
February 5, 2024
Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote
In the meantime, the government plans to create a special committee to review a recent report in favor of drug decriminalization.
February 2, 2024
Leaders, International Authorities Unite After Historic Fiji Drug Bust
Authorities in the island country of Fiji welcomed 2024 with a major seizure of drugs, as earlier this month Australian Federal Police aided in what was reportedly the largest drug bust in Fiji’s history.
January 30, 2024
Amsterdam Mayor Advocates for Legal Cocaine Sales
Shortly after the capital of Switzerland announced consideration of a pilot program for adult recreational cocaine sales, the Mayor of Amsterdam has tossed her own hat into the legal cocaine ring in an attempt to reign in widespread organized crime in the Netherlands.
January 29, 2024
79% of Canadians Support Psilocybin To Treat Existential Dread for End of Life Patients
Researchers also asked survey participants about their opinions on whether psilocybin should be covered by the country’s public health system, and if they support legalization.
January 25, 2024
Study: German Patients Have ‘Greater Satisfaction’ With MMJ Than Previous Treatments
A new study discusses medical cannabis use and chronic pain.
January 24, 2024
Liquid Cocaine Disguised as White Wine Seized in Hong Kong
A cocaine trafficking operation discovered by authorities in Hong Kong netted two arrests and revealed a particularly creative smuggling method: liquid cocaine substituted for boxed wine.
January 24, 2024
Tens of Thousands of Drug Arrests Reported in Sri Lanka Since December
Sri Lanka began a nationwide crackdown of drug trade and drug use in mid-December of 2023.
January 23, 2024
Ukraine MMJ Bill Unblocked After Repeal Effort Fails To Receive Needed Votes
Ukraine’s measure to legalize medical cannabis is once again headed to the president’s desk after the opposing Batkivshchyna party moved to appeal the bill to the Constitutional Court to cancel the legislative vote in December 2023, ultimately failing to receive adequate support for repeal.
January 18, 2024
Tasmanian Hemp Business Owners Call on Government To Improve Regulations
Hemp seed and hempcrete producers are concerned that delay in opening up the hemp market is a “missed opportunity.”
January 17, 2024