“The evidence shows testing will keep our young people safe from harmful drugs and it’s got the support of the Police Association,” a Greens spokeswoman said. But Rene Hidding was unswayed by the Police Association’s support for the Tasmanian Greens’ proposal to hire staff and purchase equipment to conduct pill testing at festivals. […]

For decades, the entire drug policy debate was stalled. Harm reduction was a fringe concept. Now, we have USA Today endorsing safe injection facilities and the New York Times supporting marijuana legalization. It’s increasingly difficult to find someone to quote who favors arresting and jailing users, or who opposes access to the overdose antidote naloxone on moral grounds. […]

The marijuana legalization movement is in full swing this year, with 14 states currently considering ballot initiatives to legalize for either recreational or medical purposes. While 23 states already have legal marijuana systems in place, public opinion is quickly shifting in favor of cannabis reform and voters in states across the US will have the opportunity to continue the momentum…

Users warn withdrawal from drugs may lead to violence while experts say black-market dealers will cause greater harm […]

You can now place a bet on cannabis becoming legal in the UK within the the next ten years. […]

The parry and repost from the drug markets may not be entirely predictable, but will undoubtedly continue to back the Government into a corner if it continues to act in the same way. An alternative, better future of drug policy is possible; what is needed is some clear thinking. […]

In many respects cannabis will be seen as the test case for further drug reform, so it’s crucial that we get this one right. […]

The UK has enacted sweeping legislation to ban so-called “legal highs” like Spice or “Black Mamba.” Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are often intended to mimic “traditional” drugs like marijuana and cocaine while circumventing laws, but their effects are sometimes riskier. […]

Any additional tools that we can have in dealing with what’s a devastating and potentially deadly disease are necessary. […]

As the US considers reforms such as the legalization of marijuana, understanding the impact of US drug policy on South American farmers is more important than ever if we’re serious about undoing the damage. […]