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health1 year ago•6 min saved

U.S. Sees Significant Decline in Overdose Deaths Amid Drug Supply Changes

U.S. overdose deaths have declined for seven consecutive months, attributed to weaker fentanyl potency due to government crackdowns on supply chains, expanded treatment and prevention efforts, and harm reduction programs. The DEA reports a decrease in fentanyl potency, linked to law enforcement actions against Mexican cartels. Other factors include increased availability of overdose reversal medications, public awareness campaigns, and shifts in drug use patterns, such as the mixing of fentanyl with xylazine and the rise of psychostimulants. Despite progress, overdose deaths remain high, with disparities among racial groups and regions.

via The Seattle Times|

#drugpolicy #fentanyl #harmreduction

politics1 year ago•12 min saved

Progressive Wins and School Choice Defeats Mark Ballot Outcomes

The recent elections saw a conservative shift in voter sentiment on various ballot measures across the U.S., with progressive initiatives like abortion rights, open primaries, and cannabis legalization facing setbacks. While some conservative states surprisingly approved minimum wage increases, measures to overhaul election processes and legalize cannabis largely failed, except in Washington, D.C. The results highlight challenges for Democrats and progressives in using ballot measures to advance their agendas, as voters leaned towards right-leaning positions on issues like crime and immigration.

via POLITICO|

#abortionrights #ballotmeasures #drugpolicy

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Oregon House Advances Measure 110 Repeal to Address Addiction Crisis"

The group behind a voter initiative to reverse Measure 110, which decriminalized drug possession, has indicated they may drop their effort if House Bill 4002, aimed at achieving their goal, passes the Legislature and is signed by Gov. Tina Kotek.

via OregonLive|

#drugpolicy #initiative #legislature

policy-and-legislation2 years ago•11 min saved

"Forecasting the Green Wave: Predictions for Marijuana Legalization in 2024"

As the U.S. approaches the 2024 elections, several states are poised to consider marijuana and psychedelics reform, with legalization initiatives on the table in states like Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota, and medical cannabis legalization efforts in Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. The DEA is concluding its review of cannabis scheduling, potentially moving it to Schedule III, while the Senate plans to resume work on the cannabis banking bill. California and Massachusetts are considering psychedelics legalization proposals, and the FDA is reviewing MDMA as a potential prescription medication for PTSD. Germany is also expected to move forward with national marijuana legalization in 2024.

via Marijuana Moment|

##cannabisbanking #deaschedulingreview