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Psilocybin Protestors Arrested Outside of DEA Headquarters
Activists were arrested at a psilocybin protest that was recently staged outside of the DEA building in Arlington, Virginia.
May 12, 2022
DEA Presents Emoji Explanations for ‘One Pill Can Kill’ Campaign
The DEA's 'One Pill Can Kill' Campaign is an effort to protect youth from drug use and overdose deaths.
December 24, 2021
Oregon State Police Seize 500K Pounds of Illicit Cannabis
Approximately 500,000 pounds of illicit cannabis was seized in Oregon, as part of a two-day raid that was executed by various law enforcement agencies.
November 22, 2021
Bank of America Closes Cannabis Research Account
Bank of America is, without any clear explanation, closing the account of the legally operating Institute for Cannabis and Psychedelics.
October 20, 2021
Search for Marijuana on Amtrak Train Leads to Deadly Shooting in Arizona
A deadly shooting on an Amtrak train over contraband cannabis has left the Arizona and law enforcement community reeling.
October 7, 2021
DEA Seeks to Increase Quota of Cannabis and Psilocybin for Research Purposes
The DEA is proposing to have access to more cannabis and psilocybin so that it can increase its research efforts.
September 4, 2021
DEA Will Begin Granting Marijuana Cultivation Licenses
The DEA announced that it will finally begin granting licenses to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.
May 24, 2021
DEA Report Shows Marijuana Arrests And Seizures Up In 2020
A DEA report reflects that cannabis-related arrests and seizures increased in 2020.
May 11, 2021
DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013
The report notes that despite federal prohibition, cannabis is widely available in every state.
March 4, 2021
DEA Faces Lawsuit From Scientists Looking to Study Cannabis
Scientists are pushing back against the government's restrictions on cannabis research.
December 22, 2020