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The US Department of Justice just made one of the biggest changes to federal marijuana policy in decades, moving it from a highly restricted drug to a less dangerous category. The shift opens the door for critical medical research that could help millions of patients access better care.
The US government just made it significantly easier for patients to access medical marijuana by reclassifying cannabis from a dangerous drug to one with moderate to low addiction potential. This historic shift opens doors for more research and empowers doctors to prescribe treatments that were previously restricted.
The Netherlands completed its first year of legal cannabis sales with zero criminal infiltration among licensed growers. What started as a decades-old policy headache is showing early signs of a workable solution.
People recovering from addiction in Punjab are finding jobs are helping them stay clean and rebuild their lives. The state's new anti-drug campaign is now focusing on employment support alongside treatment.
After 25 years of rising overdose rates, deaths are finally falling thanks to an unexpected shift in how people use fentanyl. Harm reduction groups making pipes widely available has helped users move away from the deadlier practice of injecting drugs.
States that legalized recreational cannabis saw daily opioid use drop by up to 11 percentage points among people who inject drugs. The finding suggests safer alternatives can help reduce dependence on dangerous substances.
A decade after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, Caribbean nations are turning their traditional expertise into a thriving legal industry with global potential. With perfect growing conditions and new US drug policy shifts, the region is positioned to become a major player in medical cannabis exports.