This Week in Drugs http://thisweekindrugs.org A podcast about all things drugs: news, policy, science, health, and more! Thu, 31 May 2018 00:02:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3 This Week in Drugs is a podcast on all things drugs: policy, science, news, history, & more. Hosted by Sam Tracy & Rachelle Yeung, featuring many guest experts This Week in Drugs clean This Week in Drugs thisweekindrugs@gmail.com thisweekindrugs@gmail.com (This Week in Drugs) A podcast about all things drugs: news, policy, science, health, and more! This Week in Drugs http://thisweekindrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/TWiD_v3.png http://thisweekindrugs.org News: Law Enforcement & the War on Drugs [#144] http://thisweekindrugs.org/144-hiatus/ Thu, 31 May 2018 00:02:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1288 http://thisweekindrugs.org/144-hiatus/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/144-hiatus/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Rachelle discuss the failures of punitive drug policies. They discuss Maryland’s efforts to reduce drug trafficking, who should be held responsible when someone overdoses while incarcerated, and why compassion makes a difference. Big changes in Arizona and Florida are also on the agenda, but the highlight this week is a story about nuclear […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/144-hiatus/">News: Law Enforcement & the War on Drugs [#144]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Rachelle discuss the failures of punitive drug policies. They discuss Maryland’s efforts to reduce drug trafficking, who should be held responsible when someone overdoses while incarcerated, and why compassion makes a difference. Big changes in Arizona and Florida are also on the agenda, but the highlight this week is a story about nuclear missiles and LSD.

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  • A bill in the legislature, SB 336, would allow individuals who qualify for opioid prescriptions to apply for the state’s medical cannabis program. Has already been approved by the Senate, and has been voted out of committee 8-3. Now, it will go before the House floor for final approval, before being sent to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner for his signature. But, Gov. Rauner has previously opposed attempts to expand the medical marijuana program. The legislation is expected to receive a full house vote by the end of the week.
  • On Thursday, June 7, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction will release the European Drug Report 2018: Trends and Developments. The report includes a comprehensive analysis of patterns across the EU, the 2018 Statistical Bulletin, and 30 Country Reports. The actual launch will take place at 11:30 am CET on the 7th

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Sarah and Rachelle discuss the failures of punitive drug policies. They discuss Maryland’s efforts to reduce drug trafficking, who should be held responsible when someone overdoses while incarcerated, and why compassion makes a difference. Sarah and Rachelle discuss the failures of punitive drug policies. They discuss Maryland’s efforts to reduce drug trafficking, who should be held responsible when someone overdoses while incarcerated, and why compassion makes a difference. Big changes in Arizona and Florida are also on the agenda, but the highlight this week is a story about nuclear […] This Week in Drugs clean 31:08
News: Supervised Injection Comes to NYC [#143] http://thisweekindrugs.org/5-6-2018/ Wed, 09 May 2018 17:12:22 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1279 http://thisweekindrugs.org/5-6-2018/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/5-6-2018/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Rachelle take on the week’s biggest drug stories, including overdose prevention centers in New York City, amnesty for marijuana convictions in Canada, and more. News Updates: Liberal MP hints criminal records for marijuana possession will be cleared Delays In Issuing Licenses For New Methadone Clinics Hurting Rural Communities Miami Cops Broke Law by […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/5-6-2018/">News: Supervised Injection Comes to NYC [#143]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Rachelle take on the week’s biggest drug stories, including overdose prevention centers in New York City, amnesty for marijuana convictions in Canada, and more.

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  • In the hotly contested Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic nominee Beto O’Rourke, not just marijuana legalization, but the decriminalization of all drugs has become a major campaign topic.
  • Last week, Delaware’s Senate Minority Whip introduced legislation that would expunge convictions for using or possessing under one ounce of marijuana if the offense occurred before decriminalization took effect. More than a quarter of the General Assembly has signed on to co-sponsor the bill.
  • Zimbabwe has just legalized growing marijuana for medicinal and research purposes. It is the second African country do so, after Lesotho.
  • In Massachusetts, the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery approved a bill which allows doctors to hold individuals for up to three days if their addiction is deemed dangerous.

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Sarah and Rachelle take on the week’s biggest drug stories, including overdose prevention centers in New York City, amnesty for marijuana convictions in Canada, and more. News Updates: Liberal MP hints criminal records for marijuana possession will be ... Sarah and Rachelle take on the week’s biggest drug stories, including overdose prevention centers in New York City, amnesty for marijuana convictions in Canada, and more. News Updates: Liberal MP hints criminal records for marijuana possession will be cleared Delays In Issuing Licenses For New Methadone Clinics Hurting Rural Communities Miami Cops Broke Law by […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:31
News: Harm Reduction in Vermont [#142] http://thisweekindrugs.org/142-2/ Sun, 29 Apr 2018 18:12:02 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1274 http://thisweekindrugs.org/142-2/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/142-2/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Rachelle talk about harm reduction measures in Vermont, the latest developments in Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, and exciting research about ketamine and depression. News Updates: Vermont Lawmakers Vote to Make Opioid Treatment Widely Available in Prison Roque to do ‘legal audit’ of PNP files on drug killings Health Department Program Gives Fentanyl Testing […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/142-2/">News: Harm Reduction in Vermont [#142]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Rachelle talk about harm reduction measures in Vermont, the latest developments in Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, and exciting research about ketamine and depression.

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  • On Wednesday, Maine Governor Paul LePage vetoed legislation removing age restrictions on naloxone access. The legislation received a total of seven no votes in both the House and Senate combined. The legislature will reconvene next week and would need a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override the veto.
  • Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, representing the District of Columbia, is set to introduce legislation that would allow for the use of medical marijuana in federally-assisted housing. “Individuals living in federally funded public housing who are prescribed legal, medical marijuana should not fear eviction for simply treating their medical conditions,” Norton said in a statement.
  • A report by the UK’s National Union of Students and the drug policy organization Release details concerns about punitive drug policies students encounter at university. Almost 3000 students responded, with nearly 60% reporting lifetime drug use.
  • The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has appointed a special committee to study the decriminalization of all drugs, as a potential solution to the opioid crisis. This comes just a week after the Liberal Party of Canada, the current ruling party, officially endorsed the decriminalization of all drugs.

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Sarah and Rachelle talk about harm reduction measures in Vermont, the latest developments in Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, and exciting research about ketamine and depression. News Updates: Vermont Lawmakers Vote to Make Opioid Treatment Widely Available... Sarah and Rachelle talk about harm reduction measures in Vermont, the latest developments in Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, and exciting research about ketamine and depression. News Updates: Vermont Lawmakers Vote to Make Opioid Treatment Widely Available in Prison Roque to do ‘legal audit’ of PNP files on drug killings Health Department Program Gives Fentanyl Testing […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:21
News: Let’s Talk About Drug Testing [#141] http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-testing-141/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:09:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1269 http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-testing-141/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-testing-141/feed/ 0 <p>Rachelle and Sarah talk about drug testing of all kinds: for food stamps, for biohacking, and for middle and high school students. They also cover drug-induced homicide laws in Maryland, ayahuasca in Montreal, and much more. News Updates: Maryland court deals blow to homicide charges in overdoses Drug-Induced Homicide Resource from the Drug Policy Alliance […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-testing-141/">News: Let’s Talk About Drug Testing [#141]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Rachelle and Sarah talk about drug testing of all kinds: for food stamps, for biohacking, and for middle and high school students. They also cover drug-induced homicide laws in Maryland, ayahuasca in Montreal, and much more.

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  • Second Cup, Canada’s second largest coffee shop chain, has signed an agreement with National Access Cannabis, a marijuana clinic operator, to develop and operate a network of marijuana dispensaries, once marijuana is legal for adults in Canada, later this year.
  • On Wednesday, Former Mexican President Fox called for opium poppy legalization. Fox also encouraged politicians to debate the legalization of all drugs in the months leading up to the general election in July.
  • Two religious groups in Montreal, Canada have been granted legal exemptions from Health Canada, allowing them to import Ayahuasca for religious purposes, which is generally banned in Canada because of its active ingredient (Dimethyltryptamine) DMT. The two groups, affiliates of religions based in Brazil, consider the consumption of ayahuasca tea a sacrament.
  • Backpedaling on a previous position, the Victorian government announced Tuesday that ice (or meth) will be allowed in Melbourne safe injecting room. People will be able to take up to three grams, or what is considered a trafficable offense, into the injecting center.

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Rachelle and Sarah talk about drug testing of all kinds: for food stamps, for biohacking, and for middle and high school students. They also cover drug-induced homicide laws in Maryland, ayahuasca in Montreal, and much more. Rachelle and Sarah talk about drug testing of all kinds: for food stamps, for biohacking, and for middle and high school students. They also cover drug-induced homicide laws in Maryland, ayahuasca in Montreal, and much more. News Updates: Maryland court deals blow to homicide charges in overdoses Drug-Induced Homicide Resource from the Drug Policy Alliance […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:03
News: Opioids, Kratom, and Harm Reduction [#140] http://thisweekindrugs.org/opioids-kratom-and-harm-reduction/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 17:20:26 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1264 http://thisweekindrugs.org/opioids-kratom-and-harm-reduction/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/opioids-kratom-and-harm-reduction/feed/ 0 <p>Rachelle and Sarah talk about harm reduction in the US, what it means to take a public health approach to drug policy, and how we navigate the world of drug use and consent. News Updates: Surgeon General Urges Americans to Carry Drug That Stops Opioid Overdoses Kaleo expanding access in U.S. to drug to reverse […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/opioids-kratom-and-harm-reduction/">News: Opioids, Kratom, and Harm Reduction [#140]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Rachelle and Sarah talk about harm reduction in the US, what it means to take a public health approach to drug policy, and how we navigate the world of drug use and consent.

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  • Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered the dismissal of more than 11,000 convictions impacted by the misconduct of Sonja Farak, the drug lab chemist accused of stealing and using drugs from her workplace. 
  • A former Georgia police officer has been indicted of stealing more than $150,000 during fake traffic stops. Between 2014 and 2015, Officer Lori Monique Johnson worked with one group of drug dealers to target a rival gang, pull them over while in uniform, steal their cash, and then split it with the dealers she was working with. Johnson resigned from the force in October 2017 while under investigation by both the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI.
  • On Wednesday, the FDA’s Scott Gottlieb called on internet providers and social media platforms to do more to stop the sale of opioids online. Gottlieb noted many internet providers are hesitant to take on a “broader policing role,” but said “insidious threats” on the web platforms should serve as motivation.
  • Netflix is launching a new series called “Amo,” which is a dramatization of the Philippines’ deadly drug war. In it, a high school student starts selling crystal meth and ends up tangled in a nightmarish world populated by violent kingpins and corrupt officials. The series is directed by an international award-winning Filipino director, Brillante Mendoza, who has been vocal about his support for President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Rachelle and Sarah talk about harm reduction in the US, what it means to take a public health approach to drug policy, and how we navigate the world of drug use and consent. News Updates: Surgeon General Urges Americans to Carry Drug That Stops Opioid ... Rachelle and Sarah talk about harm reduction in the US, what it means to take a public health approach to drug policy, and how we navigate the world of drug use and consent. News Updates: Surgeon General Urges Americans to Carry Drug That Stops Opioid Overdoses Kaleo expanding access in U.S. to drug to reverse […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:47
News: Rachelle’s Back! [#139] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-rachelles-back-139/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:46:55 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1259 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-rachelles-back-139/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-rachelles-back-139/feed/ 0 <p>For Sarah and Rachelle’s first news episode together, they discuss benzodiazepines in the US, pill testing in Australia, and what exactly the DEA wants to do to your cell phone. News Updates: The Mystery of the Terrifying Xanax Resurgence in America Daily cannabis use could delay at-risk youth from moving to higher risk drug use: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-rachelles-back-139/">News: Rachelle’s Back! [#139]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

For Sarah and Rachelle’s first news episode together, they discuss benzodiazepines in the US, pill testing in Australia, and what exactly the DEA wants to do to your cell phone.

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For Sarah and Rachelle’s first news episode together, they discuss benzodiazepines in the US, pill testing in Australia, and what exactly the DEA wants to do to your cell phone. News Updates: The Mystery of the Terrifying Xanax Resurgence in America Da... For Sarah and Rachelle’s first news episode together, they discuss benzodiazepines in the US, pill testing in Australia, and what exactly the DEA wants to do to your cell phone. News Updates: The Mystery of the Terrifying Xanax Resurgence in America Daily cannabis use could delay at-risk youth from moving to higher risk drug use: […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:49
News: Sam’s Final News Episode! [#138] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sams-final-news-episode-138/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 16:06:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1255 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sams-final-news-episode-138/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sams-final-news-episode-138/feed/ 0 <p>For Sam’s last episode co-hosting the news (don’t worry, he’ll be back soon with more discussion segments!), Sam and Sarah talk about some bad news from across the United States. Two of the stories concern the Trump Administration: while Kellyanne Conway told college students to eat french fries instead of doing drugs, President Trump blamed […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sams-final-news-episode-138/">News: Sam’s Final News Episode! [#138]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

For Sam’s last episode co-hosting the news (don’t worry, he’ll be back soon with more discussion segments!), Sam and Sarah talk about some bad news from across the United States. Two of the stories concern the Trump Administration: while Kellyanne Conway told college students to eat french fries instead of doing drugs, President Trump blamed the opioid crisis on immigrants. In Connecticut, wine companies publicly admitted that they want people arrested for marijuana so that they will buy wine instead, and New Jersey police are going to be subjected to random drug testing.

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  • The city of Detroit, Michigan, has reached a settlement where it will pay $225,000 to the owner of three dogs after a police officer shot and killed all three of them during a marijuana raid. The owner was a legal medical marijuana patient who was allowed to grow plants, and her only violation was growing them in her backyard instead of indoors. One officer involved has killed 73 dogs during his career.  
  • On Wednesday, Reddit announced a decision to take down and ban any subreddits affiliated with darknet drug markets. Citing its policy against transactions involving prohibited goods or services, the move appears to be part of a wider crackdown on illegal activities by the site.
  • An Arkansas judge has thrown out the five medical marijuana cultivation licenses recently granted by the state, in a ruling on a case that alleged the state’s process was deeply flawed and violated due process and equal protection clauses of the states’ constitution, partly because some application reviewers had financial ties to winning applicants. It’s unclear how the program will proceed, options could include re-scoring the same applications, or possibly starting the process all over.
  • A study out of the University of Zurich found “LSD reduces your sense of integrated self” and “blurs the boundary between what is you and what is another person.” The goal of the study was to learn how the brain creates a sense of self. Here’s the link to the study!

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For Sam’s last episode co-hosting the news (don’t worry, he’ll be back soon with more discussion segments!), Sam and Sarah talk about some bad news from across the United States. Two of the stories concern the Trump Administration: while Kellyanne Conw... For Sam’s last episode co-hosting the news (don’t worry, he’ll be back soon with more discussion segments!), Sam and Sarah talk about some bad news from across the United States. Two of the stories concern the Trump Administration: while Kellyanne Conway told college students to eat french fries instead of doing drugs, President Trump blamed […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:09
News: Police Bias, Self-Driving Cars, and the Death Penalty [#137] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-police-bias-self-driving-cars-and-the-death-penalty-137/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:51:13 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1252 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-police-bias-self-driving-cars-and-the-death-penalty-137/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-police-bias-self-driving-cars-and-the-death-penalty-137/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which bring up a lot of old and new questions. How can a judge rule that Chicago drug raids “have an ugly racial component and should be discontinued,” but not admit that people of color were unfairly targeted? Why does the liquor industry have […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-police-bias-self-driving-cars-and-the-death-penalty-137/">News: Police Bias, Self-Driving Cars, and the Death Penalty [#137]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which bring up a lot of old and new questions. How can a judge rule that Chicago drug raids “have an ugly racial component and should be discontinued,” but not admit that people of color were unfairly targeted? Why does the liquor industry have such a strong interest in self-driving cars, and what other drug industries should pay more attention? How does Singapore — and some other countries — continue to give the death penalty for drug crimes? And finally, should terminally ill patients have the right to try experimental drugs — and who are the groups pushing for and against such a law? Learn about all of this, and more, in this week’s episode.

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  • According to a report released Monday by the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, Colorado prosecutors filed more than 15,000 felony drug charges in 2017 – twice as many as in 2012. 75% of those charges were for simple possession. Check out the full report!
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres touted the drug decriminalization policies he passed while the prime minister of Portugal in a speech at the Commission on Narcotics Drugs’s annual meeting in Vienna. Portugal decriminalized the possession – not sale – of all drugs in 2001 and has seen great public health results.
  • Scott Gottlieb announced Thursday that the FDA is pushing to amend federal regulations that would reduce the level of nicotine in cigarettes to “minimally or non-addictive levels.” The announcement kicks off a multi-year process and formally requests public input.
  • Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines, has announced he is withdrawing the country from the treaty that established the International Criminal Court, a month after the ICC announced it was opening an investigation into his bloody crackdown under the guise of a war on drugs. Some countries, including the United States, were never members of the treaty.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which bring up a lot of old and new questions. How can a judge rule that Chicago drug raids “have an ugly racial component and should be discontinued, This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which bring up a lot of old and new questions. How can a judge rule that Chicago drug raids “have an ugly racial component and should be discontinued,” but not admit that people of color were unfairly targeted? Why does the liquor industry have […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:36
News: Shkreli Goes to Prison [#136] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-shkreli-goes-to-prison-136/ Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:07:51 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1244 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-shkreli-goes-to-prison-136/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-shkreli-goes-to-prison-136/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam takes on the news solo. He talks about a baseball coach’s opposition to marijuana, the failure of roadside drug tests, Martin Shkreli’s future in prison, and medical marijuana legislation in Maryland. News Updates: Texas Wesleyan coach fired after turning away Colorado recruit over state’s pot laws Another field drug test mistake sends […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-shkreli-goes-to-prison-136/">News: Shkreli Goes to Prison [#136]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam takes on the news solo. He talks about a baseball coach’s opposition to marijuana, the failure of roadside drug tests, Martin Shkreli’s future in prison, and medical marijuana legislation in Maryland.

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • Martin Shkreli, who first got public attention for raising the price of an AIDS drug by 5000% while in charge of Turing Pharmaceuticals, has been sentenced to 7 years in federal prison. This was not related to the price hike, which was very unpopular but totally legal, but was instead due to him defrauding investors of about $10 million by lying to them about his companies’ earnings.
  • A bill proposed in the Maryland state legislature would prevent medical marijuana patients from being denied buying a firearm because of their status as a patient. This is in response to a lot of confusion across the country, as federal law says someone cannot purchase a gun if they use illegal drugs, including medical marijuana. The sponsor, Delegate Glen Glass, said, “Maryland is the Free State and someone who is not breaking Maryland State Law should not lose their Second Amendment Rights.”

Forecast:

  • Thursday-Saturday, March 22-24, in Denver Colorado, the Minority Cannabis Business Association is partnering with the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business and Hoban Law Group to host the first ever Cannabis Opportunity Summit. MCBA is a great group, and this seems like a great event for anyone who wants to get involved with the Colorado marijuana industry or ensure that the broader marijuana industry includes minorities and people impacted most by the war on drugs.

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This week, Sam takes on the news solo. He talks about a baseball coach’s opposition to marijuana, the failure of roadside drug tests, Martin Shkreli’s future in prison, and medical marijuana legislation in Maryland. This week, Sam takes on the news solo. He talks about a baseball coach’s opposition to marijuana, the failure of roadside drug tests, Martin Shkreli’s future in prison, and medical marijuana legislation in Maryland. News Updates: Texas Wesleyan coach fired after turning away Colorado recruit over state’s pot laws Another field drug test mistake sends […] This Week in Drugs clean 14:45
News: New Research On Linguistics, Nonagenarians, and Buprenonorphine [#135] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-new-research-on-linguistics-nonagenarians-and-buprenonorphine-135/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 04:56:34 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1240 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-new-research-on-linguistics-nonagenarians-and-buprenonorphine-135/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-new-research-on-linguistics-nonagenarians-and-buprenonorphine-135/feed/ 0 <p>This week’s news is focused on new research in a broad range of topics, from linguistics to biology. One study looks at slang terms for commonly used recreational drugs across the United States, with a wider variety of popular terms than you may expect. Another found that people over 90 years old actually benefit from […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-new-research-on-linguistics-nonagenarians-and-buprenonorphine-135/">News: New Research On Linguistics, Nonagenarians, and Buprenonorphine [#135]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week’s news is focused on new research in a broad range of topics, from linguistics to biology. One study looks at slang terms for commonly used recreational drugs across the United States, with a wider variety of popular terms than you may expect. Another found that people over 90 years old actually benefit from drinking two alcohol beverages per day, but that study has been widely mis-reported. And finally, another study found that there are not enough prescribers of buprenonorphine in eleven states, including some hit hardest by the opioid overdose crisis.

Big Stories:

Headlines:

  • The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled police can search your vehicle with a drug dog if you voluntarily admit to past drug possession. The defendant in the original case told the officer he had legally possessed marijuana in Washington. The ruling may now be appealed to the state’s supreme court.
  • Marijuana Business Daily has a good feature up on The Hershey Company’s multiple trademark lawsuits against cannabis companies in the past year. Strangely, they make a habit of going after retailers rather than producers, even though retailers aren’t the ones branding those products.
  • Legislation (HB1) in Kentucky could alter state policy to allow the state to label any baby born with drug dependency issues an “abused or neglected child,” requiring officials to begin an investigation into terminating parental rights.
  • This week, Manitoba Canada awarded four licenses for companies to sell recreational cannabis when it becomes legal this summer. And as a shout-out to the team at my day job with 4Front Ventures, this was the first time we’ve won a license outside the United States, as part of a team with Tokyo Smoke and BOBHQ.

Forecast:

  • SSDP2018 is this coming weekend! Come to our panels!
    • Rachelle has 2 panels
      • Incubating ideas – 10:30am Saturday
      • Expungement – 2:45pm Saturday
    • Sam has 1 panel
      • Ballot initiatives – 2:45pm Saturday
    • Sarah has 1 panel
      • Mental health – 4pm Sunday
  • April 28 – May 1, 2019: HR19 Host City Announced as Porto, Portugal

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This week’s news is focused on new research in a broad range of topics, from linguistics to biology. One study looks at slang terms for commonly used recreational drugs across the United States, with a wider variety of popular terms than you may expect... This week’s news is focused on new research in a broad range of topics, from linguistics to biology. One study looks at slang terms for commonly used recreational drugs across the United States, with a wider variety of popular terms than you may expect. Another found that people over 90 years old actually benefit from […] This Week in Drugs clean 23:54
News: Four Big Decisions on Drugs and Drug Policy [#134] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-four-big-decisions-on-drugs-and-drug-policy-134/ Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:50:32 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1235 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-four-big-decisions-on-drugs-and-drug-policy-134/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-four-big-decisions-on-drugs-and-drug-policy-134/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, and each story brings up a big decision about how society approaches drugs. First, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court may rule on whether using drugs while pregnant should constitute child abuse. The next big decision is a hypothetical one, with the New York Times asking 30 […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-four-big-decisions-on-drugs-and-drug-policy-134/">News: Four Big Decisions on Drugs and Drug Policy [#134]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, and each story brings up a big decision about how society approaches drugs. First, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court may rule on whether using drugs while pregnant should constitute child abuse. The next big decision is a hypothetical one, with the New York Times asking 30 experts how they would spend $100 billion over five years to fight the opioid epidemic. Then they discuss a decision already made by a court, where a man will be forced to take anti-psychotic drugs in order to stand trial – but should someone who isn’t competent to stand trial be legally responsible for crimes they committed while also incompetent? And finally, a big decision our society seems to have already made: that it’s perfectly reasonable to serve alcohol to people throwing axes at targets. But why is that allowed when marijuana bars are still banned, even with zero axes being thrown? Tune in to hear the TWiD team talk about these issues and more.

Big Stories:

Headlines:

  • After an extended delay, Ireland’s Health Services Executive has decided the country’s first supervised injection site will open in Dublin, subject to planning approval. Dr. Eamon Keenan, head of HSE Addiction Services, said the sites allow “a marginalized group of society, injecting drug users who may be homeless, to access a harm reduction service that will improve their health, access them into a range of medical and social services, and contribute towards a reduction in drug-related deaths.”
  • On February 5, Canadian pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart notified the Ministry of Health about a case where a customer was supposed to get a naloxone kit, but received fentanyl instead. Now, they have investigated the matter, and Shoppers announced it was an isolated case of human error and that there is no risk to the public.
  • After losing a lawsuit in 2014, Gregory Zullo and the ACLU are taking the marijuana ‘sniff test’ ruling to the Vermont supreme court. The state has 21 days to file a brief in response.
  • Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, has become the third Senate sponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act, introduced by Cory Booker of New Jersey and also sponsored by Ron Wyden of Oregon. It’s widely speculated that Gillibrand is eyeing a presidential run in 2020, and this shows that marijuana legalization is gaining consensus among Democrats.

Forecast:

  • After months in custody, a US federal judge ruled Thursday that Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman will face trial on September 5th.
  • Tuesday, February 20, is the anniversary of the 21st Amendment being introduced in Congress. This happened in 1933, and it moved incredibly quickly: it was approved by the states throughout the year, and was ratified on December 5, less than 10 months after being introduced.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, and each story brings up a big decision about how society approaches drugs. First, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court may rule on whether using drugs while pregnant should constitute child abuse. This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, and each story brings up a big decision about how society approaches drugs. First, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court may rule on whether using drugs while pregnant should constitute child abuse. The next big decision is a hypothetical one, with the New York Times asking 30 […] This Week in Drugs clean 23:34
News: SF Opening SIFs, ICC Opens Philippines Inquiry [#133] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-133/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:39:40 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1218 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-133/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-133/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. They start off with one of the biggest stories of 2018 so far: San Francisco moving ahead with safe injection sites, which will open around July 1, on the same timeline that Massachusetts is implementing sales of marijuana to adults. It’s then a bunch […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-133/">News: SF Opening SIFs, ICC Opens Philippines Inquiry [#133]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. They start off with one of the biggest stories of 2018 so far: San Francisco moving ahead with safe injection sites, which will open around July 1, on the same timeline that Massachusetts is implementing sales of marijuana to adults. It’s then a bunch of ups and downs: a judge’s recommendation for a defendant to be sterilized brings up some questions of how consensual it really was, the FDA is trying to convince the public that kratom should be treated like heroin and other opioids, and the International Criminal Court is finally opening an inquiry into extrajudicial killings in the Philippines. All of these stories are major threads in the current drug policy discussion, so updates will surely be on the way in the coming weeks and months.

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • In an op-ed on Wednesday, David Keene, a former president of the National Rifle Association, said that medical marijuana patients should be able to buy and possess firearms, writing, “Trading a constitutional right for pain relief is a choice no one should have to make.” Thus far, the NRA as an organization has failed to stand up for patients’ gun rights.
  • On Monday, February 5th, US District Judge Brian Cogan ordered information about jurors in the trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will be kept from Guzman, his lawyers, the prosecution, and the media. Jurors will also be escorted to and from the court by federal marshals.
  • Now that its marijuana law is at least partially implemented, Maine is now the only state in the US that protects employees from being fired or disciplined for marijuana consumption in their personal time. This also means employers, including the state government, can no longer screen potential hires for marijuana before deciding whether to give them a job.
  • The Mississippi House voted 113-2 on Tuesday to advance a bill titled “Urine Trouble.” If passed by the Senate, the legislation would outlaw the sale and purchase of synthetic urine.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. They start off with one of the biggest stories of 2018 so far: San Francisco moving ahead with safe injection sites, which will open around July 1, on the same timeline that Massachusetts is imp... This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. They start off with one of the biggest stories of 2018 so far: San Francisco moving ahead with safe injection sites, which will open around July 1, on the same timeline that Massachusetts is implementing sales of marijuana to adults. It’s then a bunch […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:22
News: Corruption at All Levels of the Drug War [#132] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-corruption-at-all-levels-of-the-drug-war-132/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 01:05:30 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1214 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-corruption-at-all-levels-of-the-drug-war-132/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-corruption-at-all-levels-of-the-drug-war-132/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah discuss multiple stories of corruption and bad behavior in America’s war on drugs. Brenda Fitzgerald, Trump’s director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned this week following reports that she invested in tobacco companies while leading the federal government’s anti-smoking efforts. South Dakota legislators may have been the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-corruption-at-all-levels-of-the-drug-war-132/">News: Corruption at All Levels of the Drug War [#132]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah discuss multiple stories of corruption and bad behavior in America’s war on drugs. Brenda Fitzgerald, Trump’s director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned this week following reports that she invested in tobacco companies while leading the federal government’s anti-smoking efforts. South Dakota legislators may have been the first in the country to actually vote in favor of drug testing the legislature, despite such bills typically being proposed as satire that mocked efforts to drug test recipients of government benefits. And two stories of police corruption, from Baltimore and Chicago, show that the enforcers of the drug war are often just as greedy as the criminal operations they are fighting against. But they also discuss a few good things, from a new rehabilitation facility that uses cannabis in treatment, to some hope for SIFs and the Philippines.

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • James Walsh, a deputy assistant state secretary in the international narcotics and law enforcement bureau, told officials this week that the US is “cautiously optimistic” about the revamped drug war in the Philippines. He stated the drop in EJKs seems to be evidence that “we are seeing some of our human rights training working.”
  • CBS Chicago reports that seven Chicago police officers are under federal investigation for stealing money and drugs from drug dealers, after the FBI conducted multiple sting operations over the past year.
  • On Thursday, more than 2,000 health organizations called on the Global Fund to Fight AIDS to end a newly formed partnership with Heineken, due to controversial marketing tactics by world’s second largest brewer.
  • Scientific American, a major popular science magazine, published an editorial in support of safe injection facilities, saying they save lives and should be part of America’s response to the opioid overdose epidemic.

Forecast:

  • February 5 in Nashville, Tennessee: Why Drug-Free School Zone Reform is Right for Tennessee
  • March 2-4 in Baltimore, Maryland: SSDP2018, the annual conference for Students for Sensible Drug Policy! The weekend of March 2nd, hundreds of activists from across the globe will gather in Baltimore, Maryland, to learn and strategize for drug policy reform. There will be great panels and other events, and the entire TWiD team will be there, so we’d love to see you there! If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time – just head over to conference.ssdp.org to learn more and get your tickets.

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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss multiple stories of corruption and bad behavior in America’s war on drugs. Brenda Fitzgerald, Trump’s director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned this week following reports that she invested in... This week, Sam and Sarah discuss multiple stories of corruption and bad behavior in America’s war on drugs. Brenda Fitzgerald, Trump’s director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned this week following reports that she invested in tobacco companies while leading the federal government’s anti-smoking efforts. South Dakota legislators may have been the […] This Week in Drugs clean 24:06
Discussion: Expungement and the War on Drugs http://thisweekindrugs.org/expungement-and-the-war-on-drugs/ Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:21:22 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1211 http://thisweekindrugs.org/expungement-and-the-war-on-drugs/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/expungement-and-the-war-on-drugs/feed/ 0 <p>This week Sarah chats with James Gould of CanIexpunge to discuss how the organization can help people with criminal records determine eligibility for expungement and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Sponsors: Tom Angell’s Marijuana Moment, Ogden Studios, and Matt Garland Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba   Like what we do? […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/expungement-and-the-war-on-drugs/">Discussion: Expungement and the War on Drugs</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week Sarah chats with James Gould of CanIexpunge to discuss how the organization can help people with criminal records determine eligibility for expungement and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

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This week Sarah chats with James Gould of CanIexpunge to discuss how the organization can help people with criminal records determine eligibility for expungement and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Sponsors: Tom Angell’s Marijuana Moment, This week Sarah chats with James Gould of CanIexpunge to discuss how the organization can help people with criminal records determine eligibility for expungement and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Sponsors: Tom Angell’s Marijuana Moment, Ogden Studios, and Matt Garland Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba   Like what we do? […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:36
News: Russian Politics, Tax Stamps, Evolving Language, and Racist Policing [#131] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-russian-politics-tax-stamps-evolving-language-and-racist-policing-131/ Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:27:17 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1206 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-russian-politics-tax-stamps-evolving-language-and-racist-policing-131/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-russian-politics-tax-stamps-evolving-language-and-racist-policing-131/feed/ 0 <p>This episode was late due to some technical issues, but better late than never when it comes to the top drug news! Sam & Sarah talk about some big stories from the US and across the globe, with presidential candidates in other countries running on platforms of marijuana legalization, while American reformers try to eliminate […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-russian-politics-tax-stamps-evolving-language-and-racist-policing-131/">News: Russian Politics, Tax Stamps, Evolving Language, and Racist Policing [#131]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This episode was late due to some technical issues, but better late than never when it comes to the top drug news! Sam & Sarah talk about some big stories from the US and across the globe, with presidential candidates in other countries running on platforms of marijuana legalization, while American reformers try to eliminate the ridiculous drug tax stamp law in Nebraska and hold a racist Kentucky police chief accountable. They also discuss some recent research on the intersection of drug use & linguistics, along with some quick headlines.

Big Stories:

Headlines:

  • High Times, the long-running marijuana magazine that is now facing much more competition as marijuana becomes more mainstream, has announced that they plan to become publicly traded and list on the NASDAQ. They hope to raise between 17 to 50 million dollars, and have applied for the ticker HITM.
  • A supervised consumption site opening in Lethbridge will be the first on the continent to allow people to smoke their drugs on-site. The CBC article does not address how the site plans to deal with clean air policies, but it is slated to open at the end of February.
  • The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says they are “streamlining the application process for researchers who study or wish to study Schedule I substances not currently approved for medical use.” According to a press release, they are moving the process online, which hadn’t been done yet. While it’s not earth-shattering news, this will speed up the research process for MDMA, psilocybin, and other schedule 1 drugs with great medical potential.
  • Following weeks of controversy about his credentials, Taylor Weyeneth, the 24-year-old serving at the ONDCP will step down at the end of the month the White House announced Wednesday.

Forecast:

  • Thursday, February 8, in Needham MA: The New England Real Estate Journal is hosting an event, “Cannabis The Next Phase in Commercial Real Estate.” It seems like it will be a really cool event, although I’m biased because I’ll be speaking on a panel there. But it’s great to see mainstream organizations now paying so much attention to cannabis, in Massachusetts and across the country. We’ll be discussing how marijuana legalization is impacting the real estate industry, and how the two areas might intersect in the years to come.  
  • Thursday, February 1, in Newark NJ: the Drug Policy Alliance is partnering with the ACLU of New Jersey and other community organizations to hold a racial justice event in Newark. The event is called “What’s at Stake? Why Marijuana Legalization is a Racial Justice Issue” and will take place at Newark’s Bethany Baptist Church. A link to the event will be on our website.

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This episode was late due to some technical issues, but better late than never when it comes to the top drug news! Sam & Sarah talk about some big stories from the US and across the globe, with presidential candidates in other countries running on plat... This episode was late due to some technical issues, but better late than never when it comes to the top drug news! Sam & Sarah talk about some big stories from the US and across the globe, with presidential candidates in other countries running on platforms of marijuana legalization, while American reformers try to eliminate […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:37
News: The Drug War Shrinks in Some Places, Expands in Others [#130] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-the-drug-war-shrinks-in-some-places-expands-in-others-130/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:56:07 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1200 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-the-drug-war-shrinks-in-some-places-expands-in-others-130/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-the-drug-war-shrinks-in-some-places-expands-in-others-130/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. In some ways, the drug war is shrinking, as the Trump Administration considers gutting the ONDCP, women were set to re-gain the right to purchase alcohol in Sri Lanka, police dogs who sniff out marijuana are becoming less useful to state police, and Massachusetts […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-the-drug-war-shrinks-in-some-places-expands-in-others-130/">News: The Drug War Shrinks in Some Places, Expands in Others [#130]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. In some ways, the drug war is shrinking, as the Trump Administration considers gutting the ONDCP, women were set to re-gain the right to purchase alcohol in Sri Lanka, police dogs who sniff out marijuana are becoming less useful to state police, and Massachusetts legislators are trying to make it a marijuana “sanctuary state.” But some of those gains were very short-lived, as the Sri Lankan president quickly re-instated the ban, and those police dogs are now being used to enforce prohibition for federal agencies. Tune in to hear more about the latest news in drugs & drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • Thursday, 1/25 in New York: Drugs and the Darknet: Challenges and Opportunities, a free event hosted by Open Society Foundations. The event sounds like a great one regardless of your previous knowledge of cryptocurrency and the darknet. The event page states it will provide a framework for how these things impact the global drug trade, while also examining how harm reduction fits into the equation.
  • Saturday, 2/3 in Tulum, Mexico: CryptoPsychedelic, which says it “will bring together leaders in blockchain and psychedelic science to discuss new possibilities in research, innovation, and community building.”

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. In some ways, the drug war is shrinking, as the Trump Administration considers gutting the ONDCP, women were set to re-gain the right to purchase alcohol in Sri Lanka, This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. In some ways, the drug war is shrinking, as the Trump Administration considers gutting the ONDCP, women were set to re-gain the right to purchase alcohol in Sri Lanka, police dogs who sniff out marijuana are becoming less useful to state police, and Massachusetts […] This Week in Drugs clean 24:34
News: When Legal Drug Markets Seem Like Prohibition [#129] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-when-legal-drug-markets-seem-like-prohibition-129/ Sun, 14 Jan 2018 23:29:48 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1183 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-when-legal-drug-markets-seem-like-prohibition-129/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-when-legal-drug-markets-seem-like-prohibition-129/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. Two stories illustrate how certain laws can make markets for legal drugs, like tobacco or painkillers, behave just like prohibition. They also discuss the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s call for intentional language when discussing drug use, and disgraced former sheriff / drug warrior / […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-when-legal-drug-markets-seem-like-prohibition-129/">News: When Legal Drug Markets Seem Like Prohibition [#129]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. Two stories illustrate how certain laws can make markets for legal drugs, like tobacco or painkillers, behave just like prohibition. They also discuss the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s call for intentional language when discussing drug use, and disgraced former sheriff / drug warrior / Trump pardonee Joe Arpaio’s plan to run for the U.S. Senate in Arizona.

News:

Headlines:

  • On Wednesday, the Pineapple Fund, a charitable foundation run by an anonymous Bitcoin millionaire, announced that it is providing a $4 million matching grant to MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. This follows a $1 million donation made by the Pineapple Fund in late 2017, and the match expires on March 10.
  • The Miami New Times is looking for a freelance marijuana reporter! The publication wants to hire someone with a college degree who is familiar with marijuana laws across the country and has at least one year of experience reporting for a credible publication.
  • The Vermont state legislature has completely passed their marijuana legalization bill, meaning the final hurdle is the governor’s signature! On Thursday, Governor Phil Scott confirmed that he plans to sign it, saying “I still firmly believe what you do in your own home should be your business as long as it doesn’t affect someone else.”
  • Ten months after the legalization of medical marijuana in Germany, over 13,000 people have applied. According to a local newspaper, approximately ⅔ of all applications have been approved so far.

Forecast:

  • Friday, February 16: The Yale School of Management will host the Business of Legal Cannabis Conference. Speakers include former TWiD guest John Hudak of the Brookings Institution, along with other thought leaders from groups like the Minority Cannabis Business Association, The Hood Incubator, WomenGrow, New Frontier Data, and many more. Learn more about the event, and buy tickets.
  • Wednesday, January 31: Listeners in the London area can attend a free screening of “A Day in the Life: The World of Humans Who Use Drugs” and catch a Q&A session after the film. Links to registration can be found on our website.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. Two stories illustrate how certain laws can make markets for legal drugs, like tobacco or painkillers, behave just like prohibition. They also discuss the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s call... This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. Two stories illustrate how certain laws can make markets for legal drugs, like tobacco or painkillers, behave just like prohibition. They also discuss the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s call for intentional language when discussing drug use, and disgraced former sheriff / drug warrior / […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:36
News: Sessions Revokes the Cole Memo, and Other Bad News [#128] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sessions-revokes-the-cole-memo-and-other-bad-news-128/ Mon, 08 Jan 2018 01:00:44 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1178 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sessions-revokes-the-cole-memo-and-other-bad-news-128/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sessions-revokes-the-cole-memo-and-other-bad-news-128/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which unfortunately was a lot of bad news from the past week. The biggest story is U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinding the Cole Memo, which has protected the state-regulated marijuana industry since 2011. But on top of that, an Ohio legislator is trying […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-sessions-revokes-the-cole-memo-and-other-bad-news-128/">News: Sessions Revokes the Cole Memo, and Other Bad News [#128]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which unfortunately was a lot of bad news from the past week. The biggest story is U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinding the Cole Memo, which has protected the state-regulated marijuana industry since 2011. But on top of that, an Ohio legislator is trying to push extra punishment for parolees who test positive for drugs, a top-ranking Turkey official channels Rodrigo Duterte in threats against drug suspects, and Georgia police arrested over 70 young black people for less than a single ounce of marijuana. But not all hope is lost — they also discuss how activists can fight back, and have a few positive headlines from the U.S. and abroad.

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • Steve Lee, the dispensary owner who was elected to City Council in Kennewick, Washington, has since made even bigger headlines. Less than five minutes after Lee was sworn in, his peers elected him to serve as mayor pro tem, meaning he will stand in for the mayor when he is unavailable.
  • There was a large drop in deaths of police officers in the line of duty in 2017, with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reporting a more than 11% drop, from 143 in 2016 to 128. This is the second lowest number of officer fatalities in more than 50 years, and correlates with drops in crime rates in recent decades.
  • Salomon Chertorivski, a center-left mayoral candidate in Mexico City told Reuters this week the country’s largest city should lead the charge to end the prohibition on marijuana. He believes drugs should be a health matter rather than a criminal one and advocates for a step-by-step approach to progressive policies.
  • A Massachusetts task force appointed by the state treasurer is recommending an overhaul of the state’s alcohol laws, which are widely seen as outdated. While one of their proposals is to raise alcohol taxes, they also want to eliminate limits on the number of alcohol licenses that can be held by grocery stores, allow brewpubs to sell their beer to retailers, and ease other restrictions on businesses.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which unfortunately was a lot of bad news from the past week. The biggest story is U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinding the Cole Memo, which has protected the state-regulated marijuana... This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which unfortunately was a lot of bad news from the past week. The biggest story is U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinding the Cole Memo, which has protected the state-regulated marijuana industry since 2011. But on top of that, an Ohio legislator is trying […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:40
Discussion: Human Rights in the Philippines http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-human-rights-in-the-philippines/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:07:04 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1175 http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-human-rights-in-the-philippines/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-human-rights-in-the-philippines/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats about human rights in the Philippines with Jake Agliata, the International Outreach Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!     Sponsor: Sponsor Us. Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-human-rights-in-the-philippines/">Discussion: Human Rights in the Philippines</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats about human rights in the Philippines with Jake Agliata, the International Outreach Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

 

 

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Sarah chats about human rights in the Philippines with Jake Agliata, the International Outreach Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!     Sponsor: Sponsor Us. Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba L... Sarah chats about human rights in the Philippines with Jake Agliata, the International Outreach Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!     Sponsor: Sponsor Us. Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 30:11
News: Gun Rights for Marijuana Users, ONDCP Shake-Up, and THC Wine [#127] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-127/ Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:59:37 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1169 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-127/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-127/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news! We couldn’t get it up for Christmas Eve, but now it’s a special Boxing Day episode instead. Your beloved hosts discuss everything from what seems to be the first-ever enforcement of the ban on marijuana users owning guns, to shake-ups in the Trump Administration, to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-127/">News: Gun Rights for Marijuana Users, ONDCP Shake-Up, and THC Wine [#127]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news! We couldn’t get it up for Christmas Eve, but now it’s a special Boxing Day episode instead. Your beloved hosts discuss everything from what seems to be the first-ever enforcement of the ban on marijuana users owning guns, to shake-ups in the Trump Administration, to a THC-infused wine, and a Canadian proposal for vending machines that could help reduce overdose deaths. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • Last week, a Chinese court sentenced ten people to death – primarily for drug crimes – and invited local residents to attend the sentencing. Open-air, public trials in China are rare, but have seen a resurgence in certain parts of the country
  • The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has announced that they conducted the first “minor decoy operations” where police attempted to get marijuana stores to sell to minors – and they found that 100% of the 20 stores would NOT sell to minors. 
  • Following up on medical marijuana in New Zealand, the proposed legislation has received mixed reactions from patients and advocates because of the amount of discretion given to law enforcement.
  • A Colorado sheriff says that when he posted his SUV for sale on craigslist, someone offered to trade him 4 pounds of marijuana for it. He met up with the man and arrested him, as this is far more than the amount allowed for personal possession, and because it is still illegal to sell marijuana, which includes trading it for goods or services.

Forecast:

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received flack this week after walking back his statements about marijuana legalization happening on July 1st. Instead, in a recent interview broadcast in Quebec, Trudeau said marijuana would become legal “next summer” rather than on any specific date.
  • Over the next few months, or perhaps throughout all of 2018, keep an eye out for news from Norway, where the government is making moves towards decriminalizing the possession of all drugs, like Portugal did in 2001. The issue is in the news because a majority of Norway’s parliament just announced support for a plan to implement such a policy. Though some misleading headlines are making it seem like a bill has been passed, this is not the case – it’s just a directive to the government to start putting this plan in motion. They still need to write a bill and get that passed.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news! We couldn’t get it up for Christmas Eve, but now it’s a special Boxing Day episode instead. Your beloved hosts discuss everything from what seems to be the first-ever enforcement of the ban on mariju... This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news! We couldn’t get it up for Christmas Eve, but now it’s a special Boxing Day episode instead. Your beloved hosts discuss everything from what seems to be the first-ever enforcement of the ban on marijuana users owning guns, to shake-ups in the Trump Administration, to […] This Week in Drugs clean 23:33
Discussion: Changes in California Cannabis http://thisweekindrugs.org/roundtable-changes-in-california-cannabis/ Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:46:33 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1163 http://thisweekindrugs.org/roundtable-changes-in-california-cannabis/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/roundtable-changes-in-california-cannabis/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats about changes in California’s cannabis laws with Lauren Mendelsohn, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa. The two discuss the quickly approaching deadline, the way different parts of the state are handling the change, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Call to Action: Sign the petition supporting the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/roundtable-changes-in-california-cannabis/">Discussion: Changes in California Cannabis</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats about changes in California’s cannabis laws with Lauren Mendelsohn, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa. The two discuss the quickly approaching deadline, the way different parts of the state are handling the change, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

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Sarah chats about changes in California’s cannabis laws with Lauren Mendelsohn, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa. The two discuss the quickly approaching deadline, the way different parts of the state are handling the change, Sarah chats about changes in California’s cannabis laws with Lauren Mendelsohn, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa. The two discuss the quickly approaching deadline, the way different parts of the state are handling the change, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Call to Action: Sign the petition supporting the […] This Week in Drugs clean 32:38
News: Vaping Teens, Buddie Returns, Snortable Cacao, & Wine Consumption [#126] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-vaping-teens-buddie-returns-snortable-cacao-wine-consumption-126/ Mon, 18 Dec 2017 01:36:48 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1160 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-vaping-teens-buddie-returns-snortable-cacao-wine-consumption-126/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-vaping-teens-buddie-returns-snortable-cacao-wine-consumption-126/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news in the world of drug policy: Monitoring the Future, the an annual survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and researchers at the University of Michigan, found that vaping among 8, 10, and 12 graders has gone up since last year. The people behind […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-vaping-teens-buddie-returns-snortable-cacao-wine-consumption-126/">News: Vaping Teens, Buddie Returns, Snortable Cacao, & Wine Consumption [#126]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news in the world of drug policy: Monitoring the Future, the an annual survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and researchers at the University of Michigan, found that vaping among 8, 10, and 12 graders has gone up since last year. The people behind the failed ResponsibleOhio campaign for marijuana legalization are trying again in 2018, with some major changes to their proposal. The FDA is warning the makers of snortable cacao and “legal lean” about what they’re selling to the public. And in a holiday-themed journal article, researchers in the UK found that the size of wine glasses has increased seven-fold over the past three centuries. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

Big Stories:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • This week the New Zealand government will debate legislation which would make medical cannabis more accessible to people suffering from chronic pain or terminal illness. The legislation is not related to the referendum on full legalization expected before 2020.
  • Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, said at a press briefing on Friday that “next year we want to take on criminal justice reform,” as reported by Tom Angell on Twitter.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news in the world of drug policy: Monitoring the Future, the an annual survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and researchers at the University of Michigan, found that vaping among 8, 10, This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news in the world of drug policy: Monitoring the Future, the an annual survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and researchers at the University of Michigan, found that vaping among 8, 10, and 12 graders has gone up since last year. The people behind […] This Week in Drugs clean
News: Opiophobia, Ineffective Rehab, City Councils, & Kickbacks [#125] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-125/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:52:59 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1153 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-125/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-125/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news with a focus on drugs other than marijuana. First, is the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States harming people in poorer countries that don’t have enough access to opioids? Next, why is court-mandated rehab so much less effective than treatment sought independently? Then, a […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-125/">News: Opiophobia, Ineffective Rehab, City Councils, & Kickbacks [#125]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news with a focus on drugs other than marijuana. First, is the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States harming people in poorer countries that don’t have enough access to opioids? Next, why is court-mandated rehab so much less effective than treatment sought independently? Then, a local election in Washington state is a big win for the marijuana industry, as a dispensary owner has been elected to a conservative city council. And finally, a scandal has rocked the rehab industry as multiple people have been arrested in a massive kickback scheme centered around unnecessary urine screenings. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, the speaker of the Vermont state house, has said that marijuana legalization will be up for a vote in early January, and that she expects it to pass. As long-time listeners remember, Vermont got very close to passing marijuana legalization this year, with both houses of the state legislature passing a bill to allow home growing and personal possession, but still ban sales. The governor vetoed it with some recommendations for changes, the Senate passed the new version, but the House wasn’t able to hold a vote in time. But the bill is still alive, and the House goes back into session in January, so legalization is just one House vote and one governor’s signature away from being law in Vermont! If you live in Vermont, please be sure to call your representatives, and the governor, to make sure this is a top priority in January!
  • Registration now open for seventh European drugs summer school

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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news with a focus on drugs other than marijuana. First, is the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States harming people in poorer countries that don’t have enough access to opioids? Next, This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news with a focus on drugs other than marijuana. First, is the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States harming people in poorer countries that don’t have enough access to opioids? Next, why is court-mandated rehab so much less effective than treatment sought independently? Then, a […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:42
News: Addicted While Undercover, Hawaii Grabs MMJ Patients’ Guns [#124] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-addicted-while-undercover-hawaii-grabs-mmj-patients-guns-124/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:54:23 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1149 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-addicted-while-undercover-hawaii-grabs-mmj-patients-guns-124/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-addicted-while-undercover-hawaii-grabs-mmj-patients-guns-124/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news. First, should a police officer who became addicted to heroin while working as an undercover narcotics investigator be able to sue the government — even if he was stealing from the police department? Next, a HUGE development in drug users’ constitutional rights is happening in […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-addicted-while-undercover-hawaii-grabs-mmj-patients-guns-124/">News: Addicted While Undercover, Hawaii Grabs MMJ Patients’ Guns [#124]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news. First, should a police officer who became addicted to heroin while working as an undercover narcotics investigator be able to sue the government — even if he was stealing from the police department? Next, a HUGE development in drug users’ constitutional rights is happening in Hawaii, where the police have told medical marijuana patients that they need to surrender any guns they own — the first time this has happened in any US state. Then, a government attorney actually changed her mind after reading a task force’s report on safe injection facilities (possibly the first time for that too!). And finally, CNBC claims that a nootropics company is knowingly selling products that are less effective than coffee. Are they ripping off consumers, or is there more to the story? We’ll discuss all of that and more, This Week in Drugs!

Big Stories:

Headlines:

  • During the Thursday afternoon press briefing, the acting secretary of Health and Human Services announced that President Trump would be donating his third-quarter salary “to the planning and design of a large-scale public awareness campaign about the dangers of opioids.”
  • A new Harris Poll commissioned by the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America found that more Americans think it’s dangerous to use social media or text while driving than to drive under the influence of marijuana. However, it’s not a big gap: 99% of respondents said it’s dangerous to use social media, while 91% said it’s dangerous to be under the influence of marijuana. It’s worth pointing out that texting while driving has been found to be about twice as dangerous as marijuana impairment.
  • Following up on a story from a few months ago, the Asian Network of People Who Use Drugs announced this week that Apple *FINALLY* removed games seen as promoting Duterte’s war on drugs from the app store.
  • Prosecutors in Massachusetts have announced that about 7,500 drug cases are going to be dismissed, due to the involvement of former chemist Sonja Farak, who was found to have been stealing drugs from evidence for over a decade. This is separate from the 21,839 cases dismissed due to Massachusetts chemist Annie Dookhan, who was discovered to be signing off on tests as positive without actually conducting them.

Forecast:

  • This week: Although National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week isn’t until the end of January, high schools can register for the 11th annual Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day as of this week. Because registration is limited to the first 100 schools, it’s recommended that you sign up quickly!
  • Coming months: India’s parliament will be considering a bill that would regulate both cannabis and opium. Introduced by Member of Parliament, Dharamvir Gandhi, wouldn’t regulate the drugs like alcohol for recreational consumption, but it would legalize the cultivation and usage of both for medicinal purposes. Currently, both are illegal throughout India, but their use is widespread, particularly in the more rural parts of the country.

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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news. First, should a police officer who became addicted to heroin while working as an undercover narcotics investigator be able to sue the government — even if he was stealing from the police department... This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news. First, should a police officer who became addicted to heroin while working as an undercover narcotics investigator be able to sue the government — even if he was stealing from the police department? Next, a HUGE development in drug users’ constitutional rights is happening in […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:24
Discussion: Overdose Prevention in Florida http://thisweekindrugs.org/florida-overdose-prevention/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:08:33 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1146 http://thisweekindrugs.org/florida-overdose-prevention/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/florida-overdose-prevention/feed/ 0 <p>Amanda Muller, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Florida’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, chats with Sarah about the impact of opioids on the state. They discuss which services the department currently provides, political responses to the increase in overdoses, and much more. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Florida Listeners: Sign the petition […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/florida-overdose-prevention/">Discussion: Overdose Prevention in Florida</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Amanda Muller, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Florida’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, chats with Sarah about the impact of opioids on the state. They discuss which services the department currently provides, political responses to the increase in overdoses, and much more.

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Amanda Muller, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Florida’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, chats with Sarah about the impact of opioids on the state. They discuss which services the department currently provides, Amanda Muller, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Florida’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, chats with Sarah about the impact of opioids on the state. They discuss which services the department currently provides, political responses to the increase in overdoses, and much more. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Florida Listeners: Sign the petition […] This Week in Drugs clean 31:40
News: Big Tobacco, Charges for Overdosing, and Breathalyzer Calibrations [#123] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-tobacco-charges-for-overdosing-and-breathalyzer-calibrations-123/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 02:11:39 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1143 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-tobacco-charges-for-overdosing-and-breathalyzer-calibrations-123/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-tobacco-charges-for-overdosing-and-breathalyzer-calibrations-123/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news and some events to look forward to, with big stories from all over the United States. Big Tobacco companies are being forced to run ads admitting they misled the public about tobacco’s harms, and educating people on the harms of cigarette smoking. Meanwhile, people in […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-tobacco-charges-for-overdosing-and-breathalyzer-calibrations-123/">News: Big Tobacco, Charges for Overdosing, and Breathalyzer Calibrations [#123]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news and some events to look forward to, with big stories from all over the United States. Big Tobacco companies are being forced to run ads admitting they misled the public about tobacco’s harms, and educating people on the harms of cigarette smoking. Meanwhile, people in Springfield Ohio are trying to get the city to charge people who overdose, which would violate the state’s existing Good Samaritan law – which has some of its own problems. A New Jersey police officer is under investigation for failing to calibrate breathalyzers, which has put tens of thousands of DUI convictions back into question. And finally, a judge in Tennessee has been offering to reduce convicts’ sentences if they agree to be sterilized, which is made even worse because of the state’s harsh drug laws.

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has announced that it plans to file initial regulations by December 29, just over a month away. Final regulations must be in place by March 15, so the CCC is working hard to get the first draft out so there is time for public comment and revisions.
  • In response to the United States’ renewed campaign of attacking opium factories, Afghan farmers are concerned the policy will harm impoverished farmers and locals more than the Taliban. One farmer told Reuters, “Farmers are not growing poppies for fun. If factories are closed and businesses are gone, then how will they provide food for their families?”
  • An Ohio man, who was found guilty of drug distribution after selling fentanyl to a 17-year-old who fatally overdosed, has been ordered to pay $9,000 to the family to cover the teen’s funeral costs as part of his sentencing, which also includes over 16 years in prison.
  • On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a budget for 2018 that allocates $1.3 million for a supervised injection site in the city.

Forecast:

  • This Friday, December 1, is World AIDS Day.
  • On Thursday, December 7, the Oklahoma Watch will host a public forum on “The Marijuana Question” where panelists will discuss the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana in the 2018 election.

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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news and some events to look forward to, with big stories from all over the United States. Big Tobacco companies are being forced to run ads admitting they misled the public about tobacco’s harms, This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news and some events to look forward to, with big stories from all over the United States. Big Tobacco companies are being forced to run ads admitting they misled the public about tobacco’s harms, and educating people on the harms of cigarette smoking. Meanwhile, people in […] This Week in Drugs clean 21:04
Discussion: Kratom with Sam Chapman http://thisweekindrugs.org/sam-chapman-kratom/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:40:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1138 http://thisweekindrugs.org/sam-chapman-kratom/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/sam-chapman-kratom/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats with Sam Chapman, a kratom activist based in Portland, OR, about some of the plant’s uses, how it’s treated by U.S. agencies like the DEA and the FDA, and what the future has in store for kratom. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Listeners in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/sam-chapman-kratom/">Discussion: Kratom with Sam Chapman</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats with Sam Chapman, a kratom activist based in Portland, OR, about some of the plant’s uses, how it’s treated by U.S. agencies like the DEA and the FDA, and what the future has in store for kratom.

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  • Listeners in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin should contact their representatives about state-level kratom bans
  • Visit the Botanical Education Alliance for more information

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Sarah chats with Sam Chapman, a kratom activist based in Portland, OR, about some of the plant’s uses, how it’s treated by U.S. agencies like the DEA and the FDA, and what the future has in store for kratom. Sarah chats with Sam Chapman, a kratom activist based in Portland, OR, about some of the plant’s uses, how it’s treated by U.S. agencies like the DEA and the FDA, and what the future has in store for kratom. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Listeners in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and […] This Week in Drugs clean 29:36
News: Pills That Know When You Swallow Them, and Awful Anti-MMJ Rant [#122] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-fda-decisions-and-medical-marijuana-in-massachusetts/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 06:53:35 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1075 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-fda-decisions-and-medical-marijuana-in-massachusetts/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-fda-decisions-and-medical-marijuana-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam discuss the biggest news stories of the week! News Updates: FDA approves the first pill that can alert your doctor when you swallow it Trump picks Alex Azar to lead Health and Human Services Young people often can’t tell the strength of alcoholic drinks, study reveals ‘It Was Satire,’ Boston Man Says […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-fda-decisions-and-medical-marijuana-in-massachusetts/">News: Pills That Know When You Swallow Them, and Awful Anti-MMJ Rant [#122]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

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Sarah and Sam discuss the biggest news stories of the week! News Updates: FDA approves the first pill that can alert your doctor when you swallow it Trump picks Alex Azar to lead Health and Human Services Young people often can’t tell the strength of a... Sarah and Sam discuss the biggest news stories of the week! News Updates: FDA approves the first pill that can alert your doctor when you swallow it Trump picks Alex Azar to lead Health and Human Services Young people often can’t tell the strength of alcoholic drinks, study reveals ‘It Was Satire,’ Boston Man Says […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:54
Discussion: Young People in Recovery http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-young-people-recovery/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:43:12 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1071 http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-young-people-recovery/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-young-people-recovery/feed/ 0 <p>Michael Miller of Young People in Recovery joins Sarah to discuss the organization’s approach to substance use disorder treatment, recent developments in harm reduction around the country, and the newly released recommendations from the President’s Opioid Commission. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Register to vote! Get involved with drug policy reform Music Credits: Intro: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-young-people-recovery/">Discussion: Young People in Recovery</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Michael Miller of Young People in Recovery joins Sarah to discuss the organization’s approach to substance use disorder treatment, recent developments in harm reduction around the country, and the newly released recommendations from the President’s Opioid Commission.

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Michael Miller of Young People in Recovery joins Sarah to discuss the organization’s approach to substance use disorder treatment, recent developments in harm reduction around the country, and the newly released recommendations from the President’s Opi... Michael Miller of Young People in Recovery joins Sarah to discuss the organization’s approach to substance use disorder treatment, recent developments in harm reduction around the country, and the newly released recommendations from the President’s Opioid Commission. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Register to vote! Get involved with drug policy reform Music Credits: Intro: […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:44
News: Marijuana Wins and the Global Drug Survey [#121] http://thisweekindrugs.org/s5n7/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:12:39 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1068 http://thisweekindrugs.org/s5n7/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/s5n7/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Marijuana Won Tuesday’s Election ‘Angry and ashamed,’ Overdose Prevention Ottawa packing up its tent House Republicans sustain LePage’s veto of bipartisan marijuana legislation Global Drug Survey 2018 Headlines: ETF Managers Group is turning its existing Tierra XP Latin America Real […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/s5n7/">News: Marijuana Wins and the Global Drug Survey [#121]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drugs and drug policy!

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  • 11/16: 79th Anniversary of the synthesis of LSD
  • Take the Global Drug Survey!

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Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Marijuana Won Tuesday’s Election ‘Angry and ashamed,’ Overdose Prevention Ottawa packing up its tent House Republicans sustain LePage’s veto of bipartisan marijuana ... Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Marijuana Won Tuesday’s Election ‘Angry and ashamed,’ Overdose Prevention Ottawa packing up its tent House Republicans sustain LePage’s veto of bipartisan marijuana legislation Global Drug Survey 2018 Headlines: ETF Managers Group is turning its existing Tierra XP Latin America Real […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:03
News: Big Alcohol, Recovery, and Shifting MDMA Demographics [#120] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-alcohol-recovery-shifting-mdma-demographics-120/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:23:27 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1057 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-alcohol-recovery-shifting-mdma-demographics-120/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-alcohol-recovery-shifting-mdma-demographics-120/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannabis company. They also discuss some surveys on drug use & abuse, with […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-big-alcohol-recovery-shifting-mdma-demographics-120/">News: Big Alcohol, Recovery, and Shifting MDMA Demographics [#120]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannabis company. They also discuss some surveys on drug use & abuse, with new research showing that about half of people in recovery did it without 12-step programs, and that the “average” MDMA user has changed a lot since 2007.

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Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannab... Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannabis company. They also discuss some surveys on drug use & abuse, with […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:16
Discussion: New Zealand Cannabis Referendum http://thisweekindrugs.org/new-zealand-cannabis-referendum/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:19:25 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1053 http://thisweekindrugs.org/new-zealand-cannabis-referendum/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/new-zealand-cannabis-referendum/feed/ 0 <p>Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders, and what we can expect to see in the months ahead. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Do “something” about […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/new-zealand-cannabis-referendum/">Discussion: New Zealand Cannabis Referendum</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders, and what we can expect to see in the months ahead.

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Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders, Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders, and what we can expect to see in the months ahead. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Do “something” about […] This Week in Drugs clean 32:45
News: Halloween Candy, Genetic Testing, and Drugs [#119] http://thisweekindrugs.org/halloween-candy-genetic-testing-drugs-119/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:31:22 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1049 http://thisweekindrugs.org/halloween-candy-genetic-testing-drugs-119/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/halloween-candy-genetic-testing-drugs-119/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more! News Updates: Wines Are No Longer Free to Travel Across State Lines Marijuana edibles could be Halloween candy threat, cops say Florida Woman Introduced a Friend to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/halloween-candy-genetic-testing-drugs-119/">News: Halloween Candy, Genetic Testing, and Drugs [#119]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more!

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Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more! News Updates: Wines Are No Longer Free to Travel Across State Lines Marijuana... Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more! News Updates: Wines Are No Longer Free to Travel Across State Lines Marijuana edibles could be Halloween candy threat, cops say Florida Woman Introduced a Friend to […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:36
Discussion: Overdose Prevention Ottawa http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-overdose-prevention-ottawa/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:34:15 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1045 http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-overdose-prevention-ottawa/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-overdose-prevention-ottawa/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Educate yourself about the concept of drug decriminalization and act on the issue most important to you   Like what we do? […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/discussion-overdose-prevention-ottawa/">Discussion: Overdose Prevention Ottawa</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa.

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Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Educate yourself about the co... Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Educate yourself about the concept of drug decriminalization and act on the issue most important to you   Like what we do? […] This Week in Drugs clean 34:28
News: Drug Czar Controversies, Overdoses in Wisconsin, and the NFL Taking on Criminal Justice Reform [#118] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-drug-czar-controversies-overdoses-wisconsin-nfl-taking-criminal-justice-reform/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:38:17 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1039 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-drug-czar-controversies-overdoses-wisconsin-nfl-taking-criminal-justice-reform/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-drug-czar-controversies-overdoses-wisconsin-nfl-taking-criminal-justice-reform/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! News Updates: An Indiana county just halted a lifesaving needle exchange program, citing the Bible Trump: Drug czar nominee pulls […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-drug-czar-controversies-overdoses-wisconsin-nfl-taking-criminal-justice-reform/">News: Drug Czar Controversies, Overdoses in Wisconsin, and the NFL Taking on Criminal Justice Reform [#118]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

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Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! News Updates: An Indiana county just halted a lifesaving needle exchange program, citing the Bible Trump: Drug czar nominee pulls […] This Week in Drugs clean 27:40
News: Philippines Crackdown Reorganized, US Prison Labor Unmasked [#117] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-philippines-crackdown-reorganized-us-prison-labor-unmasked-117/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:29:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=1004 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-philippines-crackdown-reorganized-us-prison-labor-unmasked-117/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-philippines-crackdown-reorganized-us-prison-labor-unmasked-117/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions? Will President Rodrigo Duterte re-structuring the Philippines’ violent crackdown on drug users make it […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-philippines-crackdown-reorganized-us-prison-labor-unmasked-117/">News: Philippines Crackdown Reorganized, US Prison Labor Unmasked [#117]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions? Will President Rodrigo Duterte re-structuring the Philippines’ violent crackdown on drug users make it any less terrible? Why is a Louisiana sheriff complaining about having fewer prisoners? And will new research on psilocybin’s effectiveness for treating depression help it become more accepted?

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This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions? This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions? Will President Rodrigo Duterte re-structuring the Philippines’ violent crackdown on drug users make it […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:18
News: Gorilla Glue, Driverless Cars, and Drugs [#116] http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-gorilla-glue-driverless-cars-drugs-116/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 23:02:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=997 http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-gorilla-glue-driverless-cars-drugs-116/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-gorilla-glue-driverless-cars-drugs-116/feed/ 0 <p>This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter! News Updates: Asking […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/news-gorilla-glue-driverless-cars-drugs-116/">News: Gorilla Glue, Driverless Cars, and Drugs [#116]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy!

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This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter! News Updates: Asking […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:24
Discussion: Dr. Sheila Vakharia on Reform 2017 (Season 5 Premiere) http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-round-table-premiere-reform2017/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:56:09 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=991 http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-round-table-premiere-reform2017/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-round-table-premiere-reform2017/feed/ 0 <p>This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance. The two discuss what the conference is, how it’s changed this year, and how folks who […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-round-table-premiere-reform2017/">Discussion: Dr. Sheila Vakharia on Reform 2017 (Season 5 Premiere)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance. The two discuss what the conference is, how it’s changed this year, and how folks who aren’t attending can stay involved!

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This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance. This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance. The two discuss what the conference is, how it’s changed this year, and how folks who […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:16
Season 5 News Premiere [#115] http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-news-premiere-115/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 03:04:20 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=982 http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-news-premiere-115/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-news-premiere-115/feed/ 0 <p>This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed. We also separated the news and roundtable segments —  tune in Wednesday to hear the first discussion! We’ve also started […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-5-news-premiere-115/">Season 5 News Premiere [#115]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed. We also separated the news and roundtable segments —  tune in Wednesday to hear the first discussion! We’ve also started producing a newsletter on all things drugs: culture, law, science, and more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

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This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed. This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed. We also separated the news and roundtable segments —  tune in Wednesday to hear the first discussion! We’ve also started […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:40
September 24 Weekly News [#114] http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-114/ Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:15:15 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=977 http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-114/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-114/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: Prince William discusses ‘massive question’ of legalising drugs DC Lawmaker Wants To Let People Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctor Approval Filipino protesters slam martial law, killings under Duterte Milford votes to snuff out pot shops, businesses Headlines: Philippine lawmakers do rights […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-114/">September 24 Weekly News [#114]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week!

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Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: Prince William discusses ‘massive question’ of legalising drugs DC Lawmaker Wants To Let People Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctor Approval Filipino protesters slam martial l... Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: Prince William discusses ‘massive question’ of legalising drugs DC Lawmaker Wants To Let People Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctor Approval Filipino protesters slam martial law, killings under Duterte Milford votes to snuff out pot shops, businesses Headlines: Philippine lawmakers do rights […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:52
September 17 Weekly News [#113] http://thisweekindrugs.org/970-2/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:27:07 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=970 http://thisweekindrugs.org/970-2/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/970-2/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Sarah discuss the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: In Surprise Vote, House Passes Amendment to Restrict Asset Forfeiture Stamford police union files complaint about officers carrying Narcan Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm baby: study Study Opioid education is now a college requirement in Maryland Headlines: Connecticut Budget […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/970-2/">September 17 Weekly News [#113]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Sarah discuss the biggest drug policy news of the week!

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Sam and Sarah discuss the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: In Surprise Vote, House Passes Amendment to Restrict Asset Forfeiture Stamford police union files complaint about officers carrying Narcan Light drinking during pregnancy doe... Sam and Sarah discuss the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: In Surprise Vote, House Passes Amendment to Restrict Asset Forfeiture Stamford police union files complaint about officers carrying Narcan Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm baby: study Study Opioid education is now a college requirement in Maryland Headlines: Connecticut Budget […] This Week in Drugs clean 32:00
September 3 Weekly News [#112] http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-112/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:13:22 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=963 http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-112/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-112/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam discuss the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Nevada Plans to Use Fentanyl in Upcoming Execution MAPS Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Anti-Trans Discrimination Is Rampant at NYC Substance Abuse Centers Trump to lift military gear ban for local police Headlines: Loophole reveals laughing […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-112/">September 3 Weekly News [#112]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam discuss the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy!

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Sarah and Sam discuss the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Nevada Plans to Use Fentanyl in Upcoming Execution MAPS Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Anti-Trans Discriminatio... Sarah and Sam discuss the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Nevada Plans to Use Fentanyl in Upcoming Execution MAPS Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Anti-Trans Discrimination Is Rampant at NYC Substance Abuse Centers Trump to lift military gear ban for local police Headlines: Loophole reveals laughing […] This Week in Drugs clean
August 27 Weekly News [#111] http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-111/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:16:08 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=959 http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-111/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-111/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news in drug policy from around the world this week. News Updates: Trump pardons former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio Detailed Twitter thread Netflix develops marijuana strains based on its original shows India’s Supreme Court rules that privacy is a fundamental right Activists across Canada are using a made-in-Vancouver guide […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-111/">August 27 Weekly News [#111]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news in drug policy from around the world this week.

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Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news in drug policy from around the world this week. News Updates: Trump pardons former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio Detailed Twitter thread Netflix develops marijuana strains based on its original shows India’s Supreme C... Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news in drug policy from around the world this week. News Updates: Trump pardons former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio Detailed Twitter thread Netflix develops marijuana strains based on its original shows India’s Supreme Court rules that privacy is a fundamental right Activists across Canada are using a made-in-Vancouver guide […] This Week in Drugs clean
August 20 Weekly News [#110] http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-hiatus-episode-110/ Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:14:41 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=953 http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-hiatus-episode-110/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-hiatus-episode-110/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news, from opiate overdoses to competing measures of alcoholism rates. Another short episode for the TWiD hiatus as we transition from season 4 to season 5. News Updates: Opioid users 50 percent more likely to get treatment under Obamacare Woman Banned from US After Border Agent Finds […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/twid-hiatus-episode-110/">August 20 Weekly News [#110]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news, from opiate overdoses to competing measures of alcoholism rates. Another short episode for the TWiD hiatus as we transition from season 4 to season 5.

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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news, from opiate overdoses to competing measures of alcoholism rates. Another short episode for the TWiD hiatus as we transition from season 4 to season 5. News Updates: Opioid users 50 percent more likely t... This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news, from opiate overdoses to competing measures of alcoholism rates. Another short episode for the TWiD hiatus as we transition from season 4 to season 5. News Updates: Opioid users 50 percent more likely to get treatment under Obamacare Woman Banned from US After Border Agent Finds […] This Week in Drugs clean
August 13 Weekly News [#109] http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-13-weekly-news-109/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 02:10:54 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=945 http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-13-weekly-news-109/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-13-weekly-news-109/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug news and forecast the week ahead. News Updates: Report reveals underground US haven for heroin, drug users Full text Canadian health advocates eye Portugal’s drug model to combat opioid crisis Dunkin’ Donuts takes shorter name for test drive New Ottawa initiative will allow homeless drug users to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-13-weekly-news-109/">August 13 Weekly News [#109]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug news and forecast the week ahead.

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba

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Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug news and forecast the week ahead. News Updates: Report reveals underground US haven for heroin, drug users Full text Canadian health advocates eye Portugal’s drug model to combat opioid crisis Dunkin’ Donuts ... Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug news and forecast the week ahead. News Updates: Report reveals underground US haven for heroin, drug users Full text Canadian health advocates eye Portugal’s drug model to combat opioid crisis Dunkin’ Donuts takes shorter name for test drive New Ottawa initiative will allow homeless drug users to […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:26
August 6 Weekly News [#108] http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-6-weekly-news-108/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 06:15:03 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=939 http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-6-weekly-news-108/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-6-weekly-news-108/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Sarah cover the week’s biggest stories about all things drugs and drug policy. News Updates: White House opioid commission to Trump: ‘Declare a national emergency’ on drug overdoses U.S. launches opioid fraud and detection unit ‘New Hampshire is a drug-infested den’ – Trump’s comments raise bipartisan ire Booker Introduces Landmark Bill to End […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/august-6-weekly-news-108/">August 6 Weekly News [#108]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Sarah cover the week’s biggest stories about all things drugs and drug policy.

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Headlines:

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba

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Sam and Sarah cover the week’s biggest stories about all things drugs and drug policy. News Updates: White House opioid commission to Trump: ‘Declare a national emergency’ on drug overdoses U.S. launches opioid fraud and detection unit ‘New Hampshire i... Sam and Sarah cover the week’s biggest stories about all things drugs and drug policy. News Updates: White House opioid commission to Trump: ‘Declare a national emergency’ on drug overdoses U.S. launches opioid fraud and detection unit ‘New Hampshire is a drug-infested den’ – Trump’s comments raise bipartisan ire Booker Introduces Landmark Bill to End […] This Week in Drugs clean 27:21
July 30th Weekly News [#107] http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-30th-weekly-news/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:28:18 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=934 http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-30th-weekly-news/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-30th-weekly-news/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drug policy! News Updates: How to get free US military weapons—build fake website and DOD will oblige Pentagon Report Former Congressman Trey Radel speaks out against DARE program Long Lines, $1.30 Grams Mark Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Debut FDA aims to lower nicotine in cigarettes to get […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-30th-weekly-news/">July 30th Weekly News [#107]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drug policy!

News Updates:

Headlines:

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Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba

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Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drug policy! News Updates: How to get free US military weapons—build fake website and DOD will oblige Pentagon Report Former Congressman Trey Radel speaks out against DARE program Long Lines, $1. Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drug policy! News Updates: How to get free US military weapons—build fake website and DOD will oblige Pentagon Report Former Congressman Trey Radel speaks out against DARE program Long Lines, $1.30 Grams Mark Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Debut FDA aims to lower nicotine in cigarettes to get […] This Week in Drugs clean 27:18
July 23 Weekly News [#106] http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-23-weekly-news-106/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:21:54 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=928 http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-23-weekly-news-106/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-23-weekly-news-106/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Sarah bring you the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: How Job Loss Can Lead to Drug Use How economic recessions and unemployment affect illegal drug use: A systematic realist literature review The Drug Policy Alliance Announces Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno as New Executive Director US, Europol, and the Netherlands Announce Shutdowns of […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/july-23-weekly-news-106/">July 23 Weekly News [#106]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Sarah bring you the week’s biggest drug policy news!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

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Music Credits:

Intro/Outro: Dance for Sport by the2ba

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Sam and Sarah bring you the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: How Job Loss Can Lead to Drug Use How economic recessions and unemployment affect illegal drug use: A systematic realist literature review The Drug Policy Alliance Announces Mar... Sam and Sarah bring you the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: How Job Loss Can Lead to Drug Use How economic recessions and unemployment affect illegal drug use: A systematic realist literature review The Drug Policy Alliance Announces Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno as New Executive Director US, Europol, and the Netherlands Announce Shutdowns of […] This Week in Drugs clean 29:40
Season 4 Finale [#105] http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-4-finale/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:50:14 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=924 http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-4-finale/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-4-finale/feed/ 0 <p>For the Season 4 finale, Rachelle, Sam, Sarah, and Tyler got together for one last team discussion. The group chatted about what comes next for the show, the members of the team, and what the future holds for This Week in Drugs! News Updates: No, Oregon Isn’t Decriminalizing Drugs (Not Yet Anyway) Colombia producing more […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/season-4-finale/">Season 4 Finale [#105]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

For the Season 4 finale, Rachelle, Sam, Sarah, and Tyler got together for one last team discussion. The group chatted about what comes next for the show, the members of the team, and what the future holds for This Week in Drugs!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

SSDP Peer Education Segment:

Call to Action:

  • Start your own project

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Lawyer Up by Stop Worry & Love the Bomb

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For the Season 4 finale, Rachelle, Sam, Sarah, and Tyler got together for one last team discussion. The group chatted about what comes next for the show, the members of the team, and what the future holds for This Week in Drugs! News Updates: No, For the Season 4 finale, Rachelle, Sam, Sarah, and Tyler got together for one last team discussion. The group chatted about what comes next for the show, the members of the team, and what the future holds for This Week in Drugs! News Updates: No, Oregon Isn’t Decriminalizing Drugs (Not Yet Anyway) Colombia producing more […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:18:45
Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council [#104] http://thisweekindrugs.org/massachusetts-recreational-consumer-council/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:26:51 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=919 http://thisweekindrugs.org/massachusetts-recreational-consumer-council/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/massachusetts-recreational-consumer-council/feed/ 0 <p>Sponsor: Sponsor Us Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth Outro: Hypnausea by Flowercorwn Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/massachusetts-recreational-consumer-council/">Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council [#104]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sponsor:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Hypnausea by Flowercorwn

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Sponsor: Sponsor Us Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth Outro: Hypnausea by Flowercorwn Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth Outro: Hypnausea by Flowercorwn Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 1:02:41
Cute Animals Doing Drugs [#103] http://thisweekindrugs.org/cute-animals-doing-drugs-103/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 03:32:01 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=913 http://thisweekindrugs.org/cute-animals-doing-drugs-103/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/cute-animals-doing-drugs-103/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats with the founders of Cute Animals Doing Drugs, Andras Lenart and Aaron Nesmith-Beck, about their new project; Tyler teaches us about nicotine; and Sam and Rachelle cover the week’s biggest stories. Special listener code: TWID25 News Updates: New Drug Laws! Connecticut: Bail Reform, Opioid Rules Among New State Laws Florida: Medical marijuana law takes effect in […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/cute-animals-doing-drugs-103/">Cute Animals Doing Drugs [#103]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats with the founders of Cute Animals Doing Drugs, Andras Lenart and Aaron Nesmith-Beck, about their new project; Tyler teaches us about nicotine; and Sam and Rachelle cover the week’s biggest stories.

Special listener code: TWID25

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

SSDP Peer Education Segment:

  • Nicotine

Call to Action:

  • Examine your personal stance on a drug issue or experience
  • Educate yourself

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: 10 Minutes by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Breakdfw by Stephen Duke
Outro: Never Be Normal by Nathan Leigh

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Sarah chats with the founders of Cute Animals Doing Drugs, Andras Lenart and Aaron Nesmith-Beck, about their new project; Tyler teaches us about nicotine; and Sam and Rachelle cover the week’s biggest stories. Sarah chats with the founders of Cute Animals Doing Drugs, Andras Lenart and Aaron Nesmith-Beck, about their new project; Tyler teaches us about nicotine; and Sam and Rachelle cover the week’s biggest stories. Special listener code: TWID25 News Updates: New Drug Laws! Connecticut: Bail Reform, Opioid Rules Among New State Laws Florida: Medical marijuana law takes effect in […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:02:15
Support. Don’t Punish [#102] http://thisweekindrugs.org/support-dont-punish/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:36:38 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=905 http://thisweekindrugs.org/support-dont-punish/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/support-dont-punish/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Sam talk about the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action with Jamie Bridge, the Senior Policy and Operations Manager at the International Drug Policy Consortium; Tyler tells us about the earliest laws banning drugs; and Rachelle and Sam chat about the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Did Marc Emery’s trans […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/support-dont-punish/">Support. Don’t Punish [#102]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Sam talk about the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action with Jamie Bridge, the Senior Policy and Operations Manager at the International Drug Policy Consortium; Tyler tells us about the earliest laws banning drugs; and Rachelle and Sam chat about the week’s biggest stories in drug policy.

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Opal Magma (Afternoon Mix) by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Porch Swing by Reflections of Stars

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Sarah and Sam talk about the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action with Jamie Bridge, the Senior Policy and Operations Manager at the International Drug Policy Consortium; Tyler tells us about the earliest laws banning drugs; and Rachelle and Sam ... Sarah and Sam talk about the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action with Jamie Bridge, the Senior Policy and Operations Manager at the International Drug Policy Consortium; Tyler tells us about the earliest laws banning drugs; and Rachelle and Sam chat about the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Did Marc Emery’s trans […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:11:48
Supervised Injection Facilities [#101] http://thisweekindrugs.org/supervised-injection-facilities-101/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 03:11:08 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=899 http://thisweekindrugs.org/supervised-injection-facilities-101/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/supervised-injection-facilities-101/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sarah talks about Denver’s push for supervised injection facilities with Kat Humphries, Programs Director at the Harm Reduction Action Center; Tyler gives us some information on MDMA; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the biggest stories of the week! News Updates: Study finds that US states legalizing marijuana leads to less drug violence The […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/supervised-injection-facilities-101/">Supervised Injection Facilities [#101]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sarah talks about Denver’s push for supervised injection facilities with Kat Humphries, Programs Director at the Harm Reduction Action Center; Tyler gives us some information on MDMA; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the biggest stories of the week!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

SSDP Peer Education Segment:

Call to Action:

  • Encourage Denver businesses to join HRAC’s Business Coalition for SIFs
  • Get involved with a local harm reduction organization – or start one!

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Blowin Bubbles by the2ba
Transition: Does it Get Easier (It Gets a Whole Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Unwilling to Change by Sleep Soundtrack

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This week, Sarah talks about Denver’s push for supervised injection facilities with Kat Humphries, Programs Director at the Harm Reduction Action Center; Tyler gives us some information on MDMA; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the biggest stories of the w... This week, Sarah talks about Denver’s push for supervised injection facilities with Kat Humphries, Programs Director at the Harm Reduction Action Center; Tyler gives us some information on MDMA; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the biggest stories of the week! News Updates: Study finds that US states legalizing marijuana leads to less drug violence The […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:13:58
TWiD Retrospective [#100] http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode100/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:00:55 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=895 http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode100/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode100/feed/ 0 <p>In honor of the 100th episode of TWiD, the entire team spends some time reflecting on our favorite parts of the podcast and sharing some of the best bloopers with you! News Updates: Formerly incarcerated people to benefit from $6 million in Prop 47 funds NFL Bans Marijuana Ads While Allowing Liquor Spots FDA Calls […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode100/">TWiD Retrospective [#100]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

In honor of the 100th episode of TWiD, the entire team spends some time reflecting on our favorite parts of the podcast and sharing some of the best bloopers with you!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug History:

  • The history of Global Marijuana Criminalization
    • Bibliography:
      • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_country
      • https://www.unodc.org/documents/commissions/CND/Int_Drug_Control_Conventions/Ebook/The_International_Drug_Control_Conventions_E.pdf
      • https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CND/conventions.html
      • https://www.tni.org/files/download/rise_and_decline_web.pdf

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Lawyer Up by (Stop Worrying &) Love the Bomb

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In honor of the 100th episode of TWiD, the entire team spends some time reflecting on our favorite parts of the podcast and sharing some of the best bloopers with you! News Updates: Formerly incarcerated people to benefit from $6 million in Prop 47 fun... In honor of the 100th episode of TWiD, the entire team spends some time reflecting on our favorite parts of the podcast and sharing some of the best bloopers with you! News Updates: Formerly incarcerated people to benefit from $6 million in Prop 47 funds NFL Bans Marijuana Ads While Allowing Liquor Spots FDA Calls […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:15:38
Karmik [#99] http://thisweekindrugs.org/karmik/ Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:12:48 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=888 http://thisweekindrugs.org/karmik/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/karmik/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats about Karmik with co-founders Munroe Craig and Alex Betsos, Tyler teaches us about LSD, and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest news in drug policy. News Updates: Ross Ulbricht Loses His Appeal Over Conviction and Sentencing in Silk Road Case Professors taking ‘smart drugs’ such as Modafinil to keep up with workloads, claims […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/karmik/">Karmik [#99]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats about Karmik with co-founders Munroe Craig and Alex Betsos, Tyler teaches us about LSD, and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest news in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

SSDP Peer Education Segment:

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Asleep by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Comes in Waves by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: Snowfall by Dan Socha

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Sarah chats about Karmik with co-founders Munroe Craig and Alex Betsos, Tyler teaches us about LSD, and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest news in drug policy. News Updates: Ross Ulbricht Loses His Appeal Over Conviction and Sentencing in Silk... Sarah chats about Karmik with co-founders Munroe Craig and Alex Betsos, Tyler teaches us about LSD, and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest news in drug policy. News Updates: Ross Ulbricht Loses His Appeal Over Conviction and Sentencing in Silk Road Case Professors taking ‘smart drugs’ such as Modafinil to keep up with workloads, claims […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:19:13
HR17 Montréal [#98] http://thisweekindrugs.org/hr17-98/ Mon, 29 May 2017 02:36:10 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=878 http://thisweekindrugs.org/hr17-98/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/hr17-98/feed/ 1 <p>Sarah talks about the 25th Harm Reduction International Conference with Zoë Dodd, Hepatitis C Program Coordinator at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Nazlee Maghsoudi, Knowledge Translation Manager at the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy, and Dr. Vimarie Narloch, Drug Education Manager at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. News Updates: Read the Full Transcript of Trump’s Call with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Senators […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/hr17-98/">HR17 Montréal [#98]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

Drug History:

  • Rehabilitation in the Gilded Age
    • Bibliography:
      • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilded_Age
      • http://digitalexhibits.libraries.wsu.edu/items/show/5595
      • http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2014/08/the-cocaine-fiends-of-gilded-age-new.html
      • http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/drug-addiction/history-rehab-facilities/
      • http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1611239784&ResourceType=Building
      • http://nysasylum.com/biahist.htm

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: 10 Minutes by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Jacobs Beach by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Stay by New Neighbors

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Sarah talks about the 25th Harm Reduction International Conference with Zoë Dodd, Hepatitis C Program Coordinator at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Nazlee Maghsoudi, Knowledge Translation Manager at the International Centre for Science in... Sarah talks about the 25th Harm Reduction International Conference with Zoë Dodd, Hepatitis C Program Coordinator at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Nazlee Maghsoudi, Knowledge Translation Manager at the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy, and Dr. Vimarie Narloch, Drug Education Manager at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. News Updates: Read the Full Transcript of Trump’s Call with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Senators […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:13:57
Legalization in Michigan [#97] http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-michigan-97/ Sun, 21 May 2017 17:06:14 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=874 http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-michigan-97/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-michigan-97/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah talks about the Michigan Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol with Nick Zettell, the campaign manager for MI Legalize 2018; Tyler teaches us about ketamine; and Sam and Rachelle discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: ‘I was in total shock’: Ohio police officer accidentally overdoses after traffic stop An Experiment Helps Heroin Users Test Their Street […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-michigan-97/">Legalization in Michigan [#97]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah talks about the Michigan Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol with Nick Zettell, the campaign manager for MI Legalize 2018; Tyler teaches us about ketamine; and Sam and Rachelle discuss the week’s biggest stories!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

SSDP Peer Education Segment:

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Music to Walk To by Tyler Williams
Transition: Bb Blues by Tyler Williams
Outro: American Splendor by Jason Kaminski

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Sarah talks about the Michigan Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol with Nick Zettell, the campaign manager for MI Legalize 2018; Tyler teaches us about ketamine; and Sam and Rachelle discuss the week’s biggest stories! Sarah talks about the Michigan Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol with Nick Zettell, the campaign manager for MI Legalize 2018; Tyler teaches us about ketamine; and Sam and Rachelle discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: ‘I was in total shock’: Ohio police officer accidentally overdoses after traffic stop An Experiment Helps Heroin Users Test Their Street […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:03:33
National Advocates for Pregnant Women [#96] http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-advocates-for-pregnant-women-96/ Sun, 14 May 2017 20:33:41 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=870 http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-advocates-for-pregnant-women-96/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-advocates-for-pregnant-women-96/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah chats about the intersection of drug policy and pregnancy with Lynn Paltrow, Executive Director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia, TWiD regular and an assistant professor of social work at Long Island University; Tyler goes over the history of The Harrison Act; and Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-advocates-for-pregnant-women-96/">National Advocates for Pregnant Women [#96]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah chats about the intersection of drug policy and pregnancy with Lynn Paltrow, Executive Director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia, TWiD regular and an assistant professor of social work at Long Island University; Tyler goes over the history of The Harrison Act; and Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

Drug History:

Call to Action:

  • Contact Secretary Price about opioid substitution therapy
  • Contact your representatives about the American Health Care Act

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Pedal Test by Tyler Williams
Transition: 95 Background Music by Tyler Williams
Outro: Goodbye by Deep Dish

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Sarah chats about the intersection of drug policy and pregnancy with Lynn Paltrow, Executive Director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia, TWiD regular and an assistant professor of social work at Long Island University; T... Sarah chats about the intersection of drug policy and pregnancy with Lynn Paltrow, Executive Director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia, TWiD regular and an assistant professor of social work at Long Island University; Tyler goes over the history of The Harrison Act; and Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:09:53
DanceSafe [#95] http://thisweekindrugs.org/dancesafe-95/ Sun, 07 May 2017 22:35:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=866 http://thisweekindrugs.org/dancesafe-95/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/dancesafe-95/feed/ 1 <p>Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: Senators Cardin, Rubio Introduce Philippines Security, Human Rights Assistance Legislation Crackdown on underage drinking leads to 112 arrests in […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/dancesafe-95/">DanceSafe [#95]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

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SSDP Peer Education Segment:

  • DMT

Call to Action:

  • Take care of your friends when you’re using substances of any kind! If you’re the “peer educator” of your group, consider joining DanceSafe by emailing kristin@dancesafe.org!
  • Research the campaign to Amend the Rave Act and consider donating to DanceSafe!

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Does it get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘lot Harder) by Free the Mammoth
Outro: mouthpiece by tenineight

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Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories! Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: Senators Cardin, Rubio Introduce Philippines Security, Human Rights Assistance Legislation Crackdown on underage drinking leads to 112 arrests in […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:10:16
Jill Stein and Talib Kweli [#94] http://thisweekindrugs.org/jill-stein-and-talib-kweli-94/ Mon, 01 May 2017 19:09:16 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=862 http://thisweekindrugs.org/jill-stein-and-talib-kweli-94/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/jill-stein-and-talib-kweli-94/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Rachelle attend the National Cannabis Festival and talk drug policy with Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and rapper Talib Kweli, Tyler goes over the history of the US Federal Analogue Act, and Sam and Rachelle bring you the week’s biggest news! News Updates: As Opioid Epidemic Rages On, Massachusetts Medical Society Backs Supervised Injection Rooms […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/jill-stein-and-talib-kweli-94/">Jill Stein and Talib Kweli [#94]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Rachelle attend the National Cannabis Festival and talk drug policy with Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and rapper Talib Kweli, Tyler goes over the history of the US Federal Analogue Act, and Sam and Rachelle bring you the week’s biggest news!

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Drug History:

  • Was there a flashpoint that led to the passage of the US Federal Analogue Act? If so, what was it?
    • Bibliography:
      • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Analogue_Act
      • https://erowid.org/psychoactives/law/analog/analog_info1.shtml
      • https://erowid.org/library/books_online/tihkal/tihkal11.shtml#analogue
      • https://erowid.org/psychoactives/law/cases/federal/federal_analog2.shtml
      • http://theweek.com/articles/561608/supreme-courts-new-decision-bath-salts-explained
      • http://www.albany.edu/scj/jcjpc/vol7is3/brownstein.html
      • https://arstechnica.com/science/2016/05/medical-mystery-how-tainted-drugs-froze-young-people-but-kickstarted-parkinsons-research/
      • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5345642/
      • Kau, G. (2008). Flashback to the Federal Analog Act of 1986: Mixing Rules and Standards in the Cauldron. University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 156(4), 1077-1115. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40041401

Call to Action:

  • Get involved in the people’s movement to reform drug policy!
  • Be aware of how your privilege(s) impact your life experiences.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Can’t Leave This One Alone by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Bluberries by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: Real Estate by Deep Dish

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Sarah and Rachelle attend the National Cannabis Festival and talk drug policy with Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and rapper Talib Kweli, Tyler goes over the history of the US Federal Analogue Act, and Sam and Rachelle bring you the week’s biggest n... Sarah and Rachelle attend the National Cannabis Festival and talk drug policy with Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and rapper Talib Kweli, Tyler goes over the history of the US Federal Analogue Act, and Sam and Rachelle bring you the week’s biggest news! News Updates: As Opioid Epidemic Rages On, Massachusetts Medical Society Backs Supervised Injection Rooms […] This Week in Drugs clean 53:19
Legalizing Canada [#93] http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalizing-canada-93/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:50:33 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=855 http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalizing-canada-93/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalizing-canada-93/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah and Tyler talk about marijuana legalization in Canada with Scott Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Tyler teaches us about cocaine in the latest SSDP Peer Education segment, and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: GE helps fuel two startups to combat drug overdoses […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalizing-canada-93/">Legalizing Canada [#93]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah and Tyler talk about marijuana legalization in Canada with Scott Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Tyler teaches us about cocaine in the latest SSDP Peer Education segment, and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest drug policy news!

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Blowin’ Bubbles by the2ba
Transition: Why by The You Suck Flying Circus
Outro: Tequila Mockingbird by Flower Crown

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Sarah and Tyler talk about marijuana legalization in Canada with Scott Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Tyler teaches us about cocaine in the latest SSDP Peer Education segment, Sarah and Tyler talk about marijuana legalization in Canada with Scott Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Tyler teaches us about cocaine in the latest SSDP Peer Education segment, and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: GE helps fuel two startups to combat drug overdoses […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:17:05
National Cannabis Festival [#92] http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-cannabis-festival/ Sun, 16 Apr 2017 23:30:20 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=849 http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-cannabis-festival/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-cannabis-festival/feed/ 0 <p>Sarah discusses the National Cannabis Festival with Laila Makled, the Federal Relations and Advocacy Chair, Caroline Philipps, the Founder and Executive Producer, and Mike Liszewski, TWiD regular! News Updates: 2 firms seek to prevent drugs’ use in Arkansas executions Black Caucus calls for special session on medical marijuana Pedialyte marketing electrolytes and hydration to festival-goers Marshall Project looks at […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/national-cannabis-festival/">National Cannabis Festival [#92]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sarah discusses the National Cannabis Festival with Laila Makled, the Federal Relations and Advocacy Chair, Caroline Philipps, the Founder and Executive Producer, and Mike Liszewski, TWiD regular!

News Updates:

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Drug History:

Call to Action:

  • Visit the National Cannabis Festival website and call Senator Bernie Sanders’ office to ask him to come to the festival and introduce Talib Kweli
  • Check out the festival’s advocacy and education partners and support businesses owned by women and people of color while in DC
  • Ask your congressional reps to cosponsor marijuana-related legislation

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Autumn Leaves by Tyler Williams
Transition: Episode 92 Background Music (unreleased) by Meese Patrol 
Outro: Heroes by Collin Quest Glasow

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Sarah discusses the National Cannabis Festival with Laila Makled, the Federal Relations and Advocacy Chair, Caroline Philipps, the Founder and Executive Producer, and Mike Liszewski, TWiD regular! News Updates: 2 firms seek to prevent drugs’ use in Ark... Sarah discusses the National Cannabis Festival with Laila Makled, the Federal Relations and Advocacy Chair, Caroline Philipps, the Founder and Executive Producer, and Mike Liszewski, TWiD regular! News Updates: 2 firms seek to prevent drugs’ use in Arkansas executions Black Caucus calls for special session on medical marijuana Pedialyte marketing electrolytes and hydration to festival-goers Marshall Project looks at […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:23:28
SSDP2017 Recap [#91] http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdp2017/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:48:55 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=846 http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdp2017/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdp2017/feed/ 0 <p>Sam, Sarah, and Tyler join forces to discuss the highlights of the SSDP2017 conference; Tyler gives us an education on cannabis; and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Arizona Appeals Court: Medical Marijuana on College Campuses Is Not a Crime Drugs, alcohol allowed at new tiny home […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdp2017/">SSDP2017 Recap [#91]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam, Sarah, and Tyler join forces to discuss the highlights of the SSDP2017 conference; Tyler gives us an education on cannabis; and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest stories in drug policy.

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: walk on by (unreleased) by Meese Patrol
Transition: jazz jams (unreleased) by Artist
Outro: Off -Out- by The You Suck Flying Circus

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Sam, Sarah, and Tyler join forces to discuss the highlights of the SSDP2017 conference; Tyler gives us an education on cannabis; and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Arizona Appeals Court: Medical Mariju... Sam, Sarah, and Tyler join forces to discuss the highlights of the SSDP2017 conference; Tyler gives us an education on cannabis; and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Arizona Appeals Court: Medical Marijuana on College Campuses Is Not a Crime Drugs, alcohol allowed at new tiny home […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:14:18
Human Rights and Drug Policy [#90] http://thisweekindrugs.org/human-rights-drug-policy-90/ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 18:37:38 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=839 http://thisweekindrugs.org/human-rights-drug-policy-90/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/human-rights-drug-policy-90/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Rachelle go over the biggest news in drug policy and Tyler dives into the history of medical marijuana in Arizona. Damon Barrett, Co-Director of the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy, and Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Director at MAPS, join Sarah for a discussion on human rights and drug policy. News […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/human-rights-drug-policy-90/">Human Rights and Drug Policy [#90]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Rachelle go over the biggest news in drug policy and Tyler dives into the history of medical marijuana in Arizona. Damon Barrett, Co-Director of the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy, and Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Director at MAPS, join Sarah for a discussion on human rights and drug policy.

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: the portland drones (unreleased) by Meese Patrol
Transition: gotta nuke something (unreleased) by Meese Patrol
Outro: The Plight by The Maya Spectra

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Sam and Rachelle go over the biggest news in drug policy and Tyler dives into the history of medical marijuana in Arizona. Damon Barrett, Co-Director of the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy, and Natalie Ginsberg, Sam and Rachelle go over the biggest news in drug policy and Tyler dives into the history of medical marijuana in Arizona. Damon Barrett, Co-Director of the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy, and Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Director at MAPS, join Sarah for a discussion on human rights and drug policy. News […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:18:33
Late but exciting news [#89] http://thisweekindrugs.org/836-2/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:00:38 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=836 http://thisweekindrugs.org/836-2/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/836-2/feed/ 0 <p>Due to the #SSDP2017 conference, we are posting only news from last week in this short, late episode. But listen up for exciting marijuana news from New England and more! News Updates: New report finds racial disparities in wrongful convictions nationwide Rhode Island Senate leadership shake-up may lead to marijuana legalization passing Headlines: In more […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/836-2/">Late but exciting news [#89]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Due to the #SSDP2017 conference, we are posting only news from last week in this short, late episode. But listen up for exciting marijuana news from New England and more!

News Updates:

Headlines:

  • In more New England marijuana news, also on Wednesday, the Vermont House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to legalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana and the home cultivation of 2 mature marijuana plants and 4 immature plants, essentially creating a system like Washington DC. It now goes to the House.
  • In even more New England marijuana news, AND ALSO ON WEDNESDAY (big day for marijuana!), the president of the Massachusetts State Senate has said they will not approve any further delays of the marijuana legalization law passed by voters in November. The current timeline has stores opening in July 2018.

Forecast:

  • Americans for Safe Access will be hosting their annual Unity Conference from April 7-11 in Washington DC. http://www.safeaccessnow.org/unity_2017
  • The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is also hosting their big conference in April – that’s the Psychedelic Science Conference taking place in Oakland, from April 19-24. http://psychedelicscience.org/ Among the many cool things happening there, a nonprofit called DrugStory (for which Rachelle and I are both board members) will be debuting its app! Look for Mikayla Hellwich and Lauren Padgett if you’re there and want to learn more.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Lawyer Up by (Stop Worrying &) Love the Bomb

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Due to the #SSDP2017 conference, we are posting only news from last week in this short, late episode. But listen up for exciting marijuana news from New England and more! News Updates: New report finds racial disparities in wrongful convictions nationw... Due to the #SSDP2017 conference, we are posting only news from last week in this short, late episode. But listen up for exciting marijuana news from New England and more! News Updates: New report finds racial disparities in wrongful convictions nationwide Rhode Island Senate leadership shake-up may lead to marijuana legalization passing Headlines: In more […] This Week in Drugs clean 15:08
Drug War Reparations [#88] http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-war-reparations-88/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 01:00:03 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=823 http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-war-reparations-88/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-war-reparations-88/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Rachelle and Sam go over the biggest drug policy stories and Tyler educates us about caffeine. Jason Ortiz, Policy Chair of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and Scott Cecil, SSDP Outreach Coordinator and head of the HBCU working group, join Sarah and Rachelle to discuss the model legal marijuana bill recently released by the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-war-reparations-88/">Drug War Reparations [#88]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Rachelle and Sam go over the biggest drug policy stories and Tyler educates us about caffeine. Jason Ortiz, Policy Chair of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and Scott Cecil, SSDP Outreach Coordinator and head of the HBCU working group, join Sarah and Rachelle to discuss the model legal marijuana bill recently released by the MCBA.

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Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Jacobs Beach by Free the Mammoth
Outro: So that’s what they do in college by This Is Pointless

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This week, Rachelle and Sam go over the biggest drug policy stories and Tyler educates us about caffeine. Jason Ortiz, Policy Chair of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and Scott Cecil, SSDP Outreach Coordinator and head of the HBCU working g... This week, Rachelle and Sam go over the biggest drug policy stories and Tyler educates us about caffeine. Jason Ortiz, Policy Chair of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and Scott Cecil, SSDP Outreach Coordinator and head of the HBCU working group, join Sarah and Rachelle to discuss the model legal marijuana bill recently released by the […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:17:57
Cannabis Cultural Association [#87] http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-cultural-association-87/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:29:56 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=814 http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-cultural-association-87/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-cultural-association-87/feed/ 1 <p>Sam and Rachelle talk about the biggest drug policy stories of the week, Tyler gives us the expansion of incarceration, and Sarah chats with Jake Plowden and Nelson Guerrero, co-founders of the Cannabis Cultural Association. News Updates: Scientists say the government’s only pot farm has moldy samples — and no federal testing standards With Rebels […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-cultural-association-87/">Cannabis Cultural Association [#87]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Rachelle talk about the biggest drug policy stories of the week, Tyler gives us the expansion of incarceration, and Sarah chats with Jake Plowden and Nelson Guerrero, co-founders of the Cannabis Cultural Association.

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Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: bleep blorp (unreleased) by Meese Patrol
Transition: tom collichio (unreleased) by Meese Patrol
Outro: Hard Times by BAYCAT

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Sam and Rachelle talk about the biggest drug policy stories of the week, Tyler gives us the expansion of incarceration, and Sarah chats with Jake Plowden and Nelson Guerrero, co-founders of the Cannabis Cultural Association. Sam and Rachelle talk about the biggest drug policy stories of the week, Tyler gives us the expansion of incarceration, and Sarah chats with Jake Plowden and Nelson Guerrero, co-founders of the Cannabis Cultural Association. News Updates: Scientists say the government’s only pot farm has moldy samples — and no federal testing standards With Rebels […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:17:42
The Joint Address [#86] http://thisweekindrugs.org/joint-address-86/ Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:27:03 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=807 http://thisweekindrugs.org/joint-address-86/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/joint-address-86/feed/ 0 <p>Rachelle and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug policy stories, Tyler kicks off a brand new segment, and Sarah discusses President Trump’s first joint address to Congress with Jake Agliata, Sanho Tree, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia. News Updates: Maryland governor declares state of emergency for opioid crisis Springfield, MA police shut down store that gave […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/joint-address-86/">The Joint Address [#86]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Rachelle and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug policy stories, Tyler kicks off a brand new segment, and Sarah discusses President Trump’s first joint address to Congress with Jake Agliata, Sanho Tree, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia.

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SSDP Peer Education Segment:

  • This week’s peer education segment is about alcohol.

Call to Action:

  • Email jake@ssdp.org if you want to learn more about getting involved with the sanctuary campus movement

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Twenty Onederful by The You Suck Flying Circus
Transition: Slip Through by The You Suck Flying Circus
Outro: American Splendor by Jason Kaminski

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Rachelle and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug policy stories, Tyler kicks off a brand new segment, and Sarah discusses President Trump’s first joint address to Congress with Jake Agliata, Sanho Tree, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia. Rachelle and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug policy stories, Tyler kicks off a brand new segment, and Sarah discusses President Trump’s first joint address to Congress with Jake Agliata, Sanho Tree, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia. News Updates: Maryland governor declares state of emergency for opioid crisis Springfield, MA police shut down store that gave […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:20:11
VolteFace and Drug Checking [#85] http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-85/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:04:41 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=800 http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-85/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-85/feed/ 0 <p>We’re back with Season Four with a few fresh updates! This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss the latest news, headlines, and forecasts in drugs and drug policy while Tyler gives us the history of congressional support for the Controlled Substances Act. For the round table segment, Sarah and Sam are joined by Diane Goldstein and Vilmarie […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-85/">VolteFace and Drug Checking [#85]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

We’re back with Season Four with a few fresh updates! This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss the latest news, headlines, and forecasts in drugs and drug policy while Tyler gives us the history of congressional support for the Controlled Substances Act. For the round table segment, Sarah and Sam are joined by Diane Goldstein and Vilmarie Fraguada Narloch to talk with Dr. Henry Fisher, Policy Director at VolteFace, about the think tank’s work and the latest in UK drug policy.

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Drug History:

  • Who supported and who opposed the Controlled Substances Act when it first came up before Congress?

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Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Chill the Fuck Out by Meese Patrol
Transition: What is Good by Meese Patrol
Outro: Get in Line by The You Suck Flying Circus

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We’re back with Season Four with a few fresh updates! This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss the latest news, headlines, and forecasts in drugs and drug policy while Tyler gives us the history of congressional support for the Controlled Substances Act. We’re back with Season Four with a few fresh updates! This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss the latest news, headlines, and forecasts in drugs and drug policy while Tyler gives us the history of congressional support for the Controlled Substances Act. For the round table segment, Sarah and Sam are joined by Diane Goldstein and Vilmarie […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:19:08
Racism, TSA, and Science [#84] http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-84/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:11:40 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=795 http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-84/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-84/feed/ 0 <p>For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: House Bill Examines Racist Drug War Nationally, African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than their white neighbors. TSA employees arrested for cocaine smuggling operation in Puerto Rico […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-84/">Racism, TSA, and Science [#84]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

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Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: In a Jar by Dinosaurus Rex

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For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: House Bill Examines Racist Drug War Nationally, African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for... For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: House Bill Examines Racist Drug War Nationally, African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than their white neighbors. TSA employees arrested for cocaine smuggling operation in Puerto Rico […] This Week in Drugs clean 23:41
Law Enforcement Blunders and More [#83] http://thisweekindrugs.org/law-enforcement-blunders-83/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:49:29 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=787 http://thisweekindrugs.org/law-enforcement-blunders-83/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/law-enforcement-blunders-83/feed/ 1 <p>For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Colorado sold $1.3 billion worth of marijuana in 2016 Penn State bars alcohol from frat parties Donald Trump signs executive order giving police more powers The ACLU says Trump’s executive order on crime aims […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/law-enforcement-blunders-83/">Law Enforcement Blunders and More [#83]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

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Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Goodbye by Deep Dish

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For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Colorado sold $1.3 billion worth of marijuana in 2016 Penn State bars alcohol from frat parties Donald Trump signs exe... For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Colorado sold $1.3 billion worth of marijuana in 2016 Penn State bars alcohol from frat parties Donald Trump signs executive order giving police more powers The ACLU says Trump’s executive order on crime aims […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:26
Naloxone, Attorneys, Human Rights [#82] http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-82/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:05:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=785 http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-82/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-82/feed/ 0 <p>For our final hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Naloxone becomes the latest life-saving medicine to experience massive price increase Rodrigo Duterte says he wants to use the military in his war on drug users National District Attorney’s Association forms marijuana policy […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-82/">Naloxone, Attorneys, Human Rights [#82]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

For our final hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Cheap Shoes by Joseph Wright

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For our final hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Naloxone becomes the latest life-saving medicine to experience massive price increase Rodrigo Duterte says he wan... For our final hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Naloxone becomes the latest life-saving medicine to experience massive price increase Rodrigo Duterte says he wants to use the military in his war on drug users National District Attorney’s Association forms marijuana policy […] This Week in Drugs clean 29:25
Bitcoin and Drug Warriors [#81] http://thisweekindrugs.org/bitcoin-drug-warriors-81/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:56:28 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=781 http://thisweekindrugs.org/bitcoin-drug-warriors-81/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/bitcoin-drug-warriors-81/feed/ 0 <p>During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Philippine president’s drug crackdown faces court challenge Hogan: Limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days, boost penalty for dealers whose drugs cause fatal overdoses Northumbria University ‘life-threatening’ caffeine test fine Washington Bill Would Make It Illegal […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/bitcoin-drug-warriors-81/">Bitcoin and Drug Warriors [#81]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
OutroMiserable Escape by Dan Socha

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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Philippine president’s drug crackdown faces court challenge Hogan: Limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days, During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Philippine president’s drug crackdown faces court challenge Hogan: Limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days, boost penalty for dealers whose drugs cause fatal overdoses Northumbria University ‘life-threatening’ caffeine test fine Washington Bill Would Make It Illegal […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:05
SIFs in Seattle and more [#80] http://thisweekindrugs.org/sifs-in-seattle-and-more-80/ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:09:38 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=778 http://thisweekindrugs.org/sifs-in-seattle-and-more-80/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/sifs-in-seattle-and-more-80/feed/ 0 <p>During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: King County health officials voted unanimously to implement a pilot program for two safe injection sites where people can consume illegal drugs under medical supervision. Conservative groups call for stopping rules against e-cigs, new study […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/sifs-in-seattle-and-more-80/">SIFs in Seattle and more [#80]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 60th Commission on Narcotic Drugs will be the week of March 12th. Stay tuned for updates from SSDP and civil society’s delegation.
  • January 23rd, is SSDP’s birthday! This does come with a little disclaimer, since SSDP kind of has two birthdays: the more officially recognized one is October 1, 1998, when a group of drug policy reformers at RIT first decided on the name Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They then organized for a few years, and the second birthday is January 23, 2001, which marks the day SSDP became a legally recognized nonprofit organization. Donate to them for their birthday!

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
OutroCarter Dean by America: The Robot

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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: King County health officials voted unanimously to implement a pilot program for two safe injection sites where people can consu... During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: King County health officials voted unanimously to implement a pilot program for two safe injection sites where people can consume illegal drugs under medical supervision. Conservative groups call for stopping rules against e-cigs, new study […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:12
International Drug Trade and More [#79] http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-drug-trade-79/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 07:06:44 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=775 http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-drug-trade-79/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-drug-trade-79/feed/ 0 <p>During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: As it turns out, meth laws have unintended consequences New Haven is ending their involvement with syringe exchange program. Pew Research Center survey of police officers has lots of good insights The DEA is opening […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-drug-trade-79/">International Drug Trade and More [#79]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Strange by Dylan Mackin

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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: As it turns out, meth laws have unintended consequences New Haven is ending their involvement with syringe exchange program. During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: As it turns out, meth laws have unintended consequences New Haven is ending their involvement with syringe exchange program. Pew Research Center survey of police officers has lots of good insights The DEA is opening […] This Week in Drugs clean 31:11
Prisons, Marijuana Progress, and More [#78] http://thisweekindrugs.org/prisons-marijuana-progress/ Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:14:58 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=772 http://thisweekindrugs.org/prisons-marijuana-progress/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/prisons-marijuana-progress/feed/ 0 <p>During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco Escalating turf wars in a Brazil prison left 56 dead after a riot. Federal prison population fell during Obama’s term, reversing recent trend Georgia Court Rules […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/prisons-marijuana-progress/">Prisons, Marijuana Progress, and More [#78]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • The presidential inauguration is Friday, January 20, which is a little under two weeks. Many activist groups are organizing actions in conjunction with it. Tell us if you want us to promote your action!
  • NIDA Alcohol and Drug Facts Week

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: One Mistake pt. 2 by Brightfall

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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco Escalating turf wars in a Brazil prison left 56 dead after a rio... During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco Escalating turf wars in a Brazil prison left 56 dead after a riot. Federal prison population fell during Obama’s term, reversing recent trend Georgia Court Rules […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:49
Marijuana Unions, Drunk Driving, and Other News [#77] http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-unions-drunk-driving-news-77/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:41:49 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=767 http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-unions-drunk-driving-news-77/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-unions-drunk-driving-news-77/feed/ 0 <p>During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Employees unionize at 2 of Pasadena’s illegally operating marijuana dispensaries Mass. lawmakers approve marijuana delay bill Argentina Considering Drug Treatment as Alternative to Incarceration Drunk driving rate falls to new low, federal data shows Headlines: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-unions-drunk-driving-news-77/">Marijuana Unions, Drunk Driving, and Other News [#77]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • Prepare for your state’s legislative session by looking up your representatives and upcoming legislation!
  • January 1, 2017 marks three years since the first legal marijuana sale in Colorado.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Outro: Lawyer Up by Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Employees unionize at 2 of Pasadena’s illegally operating marijuana dispensaries Mass. During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Employees unionize at 2 of Pasadena’s illegally operating marijuana dispensaries Mass. lawmakers approve marijuana delay bill Argentina Considering Drug Treatment as Alternative to Incarceration Drunk driving rate falls to new low, federal data shows Headlines: […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:24
Stigma and Poppers [#76] http://thisweekindrugs.org/stigma-poppers-76/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:03:27 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=763 http://thisweekindrugs.org/stigma-poppers-76/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/stigma-poppers-76/feed/ 0 <p>During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: West Columbus store posts controversial signs targeting drug addicts Manchin on WV opioid abuse: ‘We need to declare a war on drugs’ Walker Asks Trump for More Control Over Refugees and Drug Testing Welfare Recipients […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/stigma-poppers-76/">Stigma and Poppers [#76]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • Read Maia Szalavitz’s “You Can Rely on Drugs Without Being an Addict”
  • New Year’s Eve is a traditional drinking holiday, so please avoid drinking and driving! Plan ahead to have a designated driver, use Uber or Lyft, or get a free ride from AAA if it’s available in your area.

Drug of the Month:

  • Poppers, installment four (trends)

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Starburst by Treelo
Outro: The Plight by They Maya Spectra

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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: West Columbus store posts controversial signs targeting drug addicts Manchin on WV opioid abuse: ‘We need to declare a war on d... During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: West Columbus store posts controversial signs targeting drug addicts Manchin on WV opioid abuse: ‘We need to declare a war on drugs’ Walker Asks Trump for More Control Over Refugees and Drug Testing Welfare Recipients […] This Week in Drugs clean 35:27
New Year’s Resolutions [#75] http://thisweekindrugs.org/resolutions/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 02:34:13 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=758 http://thisweekindrugs.org/resolutions/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/resolutions/feed/ 0 <p>Producer, Tyler Williams, and Engagement Director, Sarah Merrigan, join Sam and Rachelle to talk about the team’s resolutions for the New Year! Tune in to hear the team talk about decriminalization, the drug war in the Philippines, the use of confidential informants in drug cases, and the use of psychedelics as medicine. News Updates: Calgary police […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/resolutions/">New Year’s Resolutions [#75]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Producer, Tyler Williams, and Engagement Director, Sarah Merrigan, join Sam and Rachelle to talk about the team’s resolutions for the New Year! Tune in to hear the team talk about decriminalization, the drug war in the Philippines, the use of confidential informants in drug cases, and the use of psychedelics as medicine.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

Drug of the Month:

  • Poppers, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Starburst by Treelo
Transition: Opal Magma (Afternoon Mix) by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: The Spark that Bled by Collin Quest Glasow

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Producer, Tyler Williams, and Engagement Director, Sarah Merrigan, join Sam and Rachelle to talk about the team’s resolutions for the New Year! Tune in to hear the team talk about decriminalization, the drug war in the Philippines, Producer, Tyler Williams, and Engagement Director, Sarah Merrigan, join Sam and Rachelle to talk about the team’s resolutions for the New Year! Tune in to hear the team talk about decriminalization, the drug war in the Philippines, the use of confidential informants in drug cases, and the use of psychedelics as medicine. News Updates: Calgary police […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:19:10
E-Cigarette Policy [#74] http://thisweekindrugs.org/e-cigarette-policy/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 01:59:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=752 http://thisweekindrugs.org/e-cigarette-policy/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/e-cigarette-policy/feed/ 0 <p>Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the team to discuss the US Surgeon General’s latest report on e-cigarettes. News Updates: Alaska pharmacies begin offering lifesaving overdose drug without doctor’s prescription Heroin deaths surpass gun homicides for the first time, CDC data shows Ohio Senate OKs bill targeting fentanyl-laced street […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/e-cigarette-policy/">E-Cigarette Policy [#74]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the team to discuss the US Surgeon General’s latest report on e-cigarettes.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Produced with Support From:

Drug of the Month:

  • Poppers, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

  • Continue to educate yourself, and then push for change.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Coffee Jar by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Opal Magma (Afternoon Mix) by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: Zeitgeist by Kellen Bearden

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Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the team to discuss the US Surgeon General’s latest report on e-cigarettes. News Updates: Alaska pharmacies begin offering lifesaving overdose drug without doctor’s pres... Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the team to discuss the US Surgeon General’s latest report on e-cigarettes. News Updates: Alaska pharmacies begin offering lifesaving overdose drug without doctor’s prescription Heroin deaths surpass gun homicides for the first time, CDC data shows Ohio Senate OKs bill targeting fentanyl-laced street […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:07:12
Social Use and Responsibility [#73] http://thisweekindrugs.org/social-use-and-responsibility/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 23:28:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=741 http://thisweekindrugs.org/social-use-and-responsibility/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/social-use-and-responsibility/feed/ 2 <p>Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent of Yes on 300: Denver Social Cannabis Use and founder of Denver Relief Consulting, discusses public consumption and other social policy issues related to the marijuana industry. Tune in to hear about what the social use policy will look like once implemented and how it empowers both the cannabis industry and local communities to deal […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/social-use-and-responsibility/">Social Use and Responsibility [#73]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent of Yes on 300: Denver Social Cannabis Use and founder of Denver Relief Consulting, discusses public consumption and other social policy issues related to the marijuana industry. Tune in to hear about what the social use policy will look like once implemented and how it empowers both the cannabis industry and local communities to deal with social issues.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

Drug of the Month:

  • Poppers, installment one (intro)

Call to Action:

  • Volunteer your time and money to causes threatened by the Trump administration.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
TransitionDoes it Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: First Few Feet by Tenineight

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Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent of Yes on 300: Denver Social Cannabis Use and founder of Denver Relief Consulting, discusses public consumption and other social policy issues related to the marijuana industry. Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent of Yes on 300: Denver Social Cannabis Use and founder of Denver Relief Consulting, discusses public consumption and other social policy issues related to the marijuana industry. Tune in to hear about what the social use policy will look like once implemented and how it empowers both the cannabis industry and local communities to deal […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:06:43
DXM, News, and More! [#72] http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-72/ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:10:56 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=728 http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-72/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-72/feed/ 0 <p>Holiday travel got the best of our team this week, but we’ll be back next week with a full episode featuring a brand new guest! Tune in to hear Sam and Tyler talk about drug-checking in Australia, opioid treatment in Ukraine, and much more. News Updates: Ukraine to Fully Fund Opioid Substitution Therapy Postal Workers […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/episode-72/">DXM, News, and More! [#72]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Holiday travel got the best of our team this week, but we’ll be back next week with a full episode featuring a brand new guest! Tune in to hear Sam and Tyler talk about drug-checking in Australia, opioid treatment in Ukraine, and much more.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Sponsor:

Drug of the Month:

  • DXM, installment four (trends)

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Instrumentals by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Holy Day by Wes Meadows

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Holiday travel got the best of our team this week, but we’ll be back next week with a full episode featuring a brand new guest! Tune in to hear Sam and Tyler talk about drug-checking in Australia, opioid treatment in Ukraine, and much more. Holiday travel got the best of our team this week, but we’ll be back next week with a full episode featuring a brand new guest! Tune in to hear Sam and Tyler talk about drug-checking in Australia, opioid treatment in Ukraine, and much more. News Updates: Ukraine to Fully Fund Opioid Substitution Therapy Postal Workers […] This Week in Drugs clean 32:21
Drug Policy in Ireland [#71] http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-policy-ireland-71/ Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:06:25 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=724 http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-policy-ireland-71/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-policy-ireland-71/feed/ 0 <p>Graham de Barra, director of Help Not Harm, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about the state of drug policy in Ireland. Graham gives an overview of Irish drug politics, the cultural influence of the Catholic church, and how Brexit could impact the future of drug policy. News Updates: Former Swiss president visits Ithaca to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-policy-ireland-71/">Drug Policy in Ireland [#71]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Graham de Barra, director of Help Not Harm, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about the state of drug policy in Ireland. Graham gives an overview of Irish drug politics, the cultural influence of the Catholic church, and how Brexit could impact the future of drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • DXM, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Not There by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Higher End of Empty by New Neighbors

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Graham de Barra, director of Help Not Harm, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about the state of drug policy in Ireland. Graham gives an overview of Irish drug politics, the cultural influence of the Catholic church, Graham de Barra, director of Help Not Harm, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about the state of drug policy in Ireland. Graham gives an overview of Irish drug politics, the cultural influence of the Catholic church, and how Brexit could impact the future of drug policy. News Updates: Former Swiss president visits Ithaca to […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:11:32
2016 Election Recap [#70] http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election-recap/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:18:28 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=717 http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election-recap/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election-recap/feed/ 0 <p>This week we brought the whole TWiD team together to discuss the results of the recent US elections. Tune in to hear about criminal justice reform in Oklahoma, social cannabis use in Denver, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency. Marijuana News: Arizona: Is Arizona’s Legal Marijuana Measure Still Alive? Arkansas: Governor: Marijuana issue needs U.S. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election-recap/">2016 Election Recap [#70]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week we brought the whole TWiD team together to discuss the results of the recent US elections. Tune in to hear about criminal justice reform in Oklahoma, social cannabis use in Denver, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency.

Marijuana News:

Headlines:

Drug of the Month:

  • DXM, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

  • Sam: Get more involved in local politics and civic life.
  • Tyler: Look for specific problems, identify the issues, and develop solutions to solve them.
  • Sarah: Donate money to organizations that will be fighting political battles.
  • Rachelle: Run for office.

Music Credits:

Intro: Free the Bass by the2ba
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Supernova by Tiny Blue Ghost

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This week we brought the whole TWiD team together to discuss the results of the recent US elections. Tune in to hear about criminal justice reform in Oklahoma, social cannabis use in Denver, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency. This week we brought the whole TWiD team together to discuss the results of the recent US elections. Tune in to hear about criminal justice reform in Oklahoma, social cannabis use in Denver, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency. Marijuana News: Arizona: Is Arizona’s Legal Marijuana Measure Still Alive? Arkansas: Governor: Marijuana issue needs U.S. […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:17:04
2016 Election Roundup [#69] http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:56:28 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=710 http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election/feed/ 0 <p>John Hudak of the Brookings Institution and Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access join Sam and Rachelle to talk about how the upcoming U.S. election could impact drug policy. News Updates: Illinois Sheriff Passes Off Japanese Candy As Marijuana-Infused Halloween Treat Male Birth Control Study Killed After Men Report Side Effects Walmart pours more than $1 […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/2016-election/">2016 Election Roundup [#69]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

John Hudak of the Brookings Institution and Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access join Sam and Rachelle to talk about how the upcoming U.S. election could impact drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • DXM, installment one (intro)

Call to Action:

  • Get educated and vote! Americans for Safe Access offers resources about the elections and medical marijuana!

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Blueberries by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Cocaine Girls by The Business People

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John Hudak of the Brookings Institution and Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access join Sam and Rachelle to talk about how the upcoming U.S. election could impact drug policy. News Updates: Illinois Sheriff Passes Off Japanese Candy As Marijuana-I... John Hudak of the Brookings Institution and Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access join Sam and Rachelle to talk about how the upcoming U.S. election could impact drug policy. News Updates: Illinois Sheriff Passes Off Japanese Candy As Marijuana-Infused Halloween Treat Male Birth Control Study Killed After Men Report Side Effects Walmart pours more than $1 […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:16:16
Family Law & Cannabis Alliance [#68] http://thisweekindrugs.org/flca/ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:22:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=672 http://thisweekindrugs.org/flca/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/flca/feed/ 0 <p>Rachel Wissner, Outreach Associate at the Family Law & Cannabis Alliance, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss some of the legal issues families can encounter because of cannabis use. News Updates: The DEA slowed enforcement while the opioid epidemic grew out of control Obama grants clemency to inmate — but inmate refuses Shoppers Drug Mart formally applies to […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/flca/">Family Law & Cannabis Alliance [#68]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Rachel Wissner, Outreach Associate at the Family Law & Cannabis Alliance, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss some of the legal issues families can encounter because of cannabis use.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • We’ll be back next week with November’s Drug of the Month!

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Some Kind of Mixture by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Starburst by Treelo
Outro: Learn to Swim by The You Suck Flying Circus

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Rachel Wissner, Outreach Associate at the Family Law & Cannabis Alliance, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss some of the legal issues families can encounter because of cannabis use. News Updates: The DEA slowed enforcement while the opioid epidemic grew... Rachel Wissner, Outreach Associate at the Family Law & Cannabis Alliance, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss some of the legal issues families can encounter because of cannabis use. News Updates: The DEA slowed enforcement while the opioid epidemic grew out of control Obama grants clemency to inmate — but inmate refuses Shoppers Drug Mart formally applies to […] This Week in Drugs clean 56:10
Cannabis Genomics [#67] http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-genomics-67/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:36:26 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=668 http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-genomics-67/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-genomics-67/feed/ 0 <p>This week’s discussion features Kevin McKernan, Chief Science Officer at Medicinal Genomics. Medicinal Genomics is a company focused on using genetic research to find and amplify the medicinal properties of cannabis. McKernan describes the problems the company’s research aims to solve, its potential impact on the world of cannabis, and the future of medicinal genomics! News […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/cannabis-genomics-67/">Cannabis Genomics [#67]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week’s discussion features Kevin McKernan, Chief Science Officer at Medicinal Genomics. Medicinal Genomics is a company focused on using genetic research to find and amplify the medicinal properties of cannabis. McKernan describes the problems the company’s research aims to solve, its potential impact on the world of cannabis, and the future of medicinal genomics!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 10/24: Boston Community Hearing on Racial Equity in Cannabis
  • 10/24: Yes on 300: Early Voting Rally

Drug of the Month:

  • Kratom, installment four (trends)

Call to Action:

  • Learn about microbial safety testing.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Coffee Jar by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Opal Magma by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: Other People by Dan Socha

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This week’s discussion features Kevin McKernan, Chief Science Officer at Medicinal Genomics. Medicinal Genomics is a company focused on using genetic research to find and amplify the medicinal properties of cannabis. This week’s discussion features Kevin McKernan, Chief Science Officer at Medicinal Genomics. Medicinal Genomics is a company focused on using genetic research to find and amplify the medicinal properties of cannabis. McKernan describes the problems the company’s research aims to solve, its potential impact on the world of cannabis, and the future of medicinal genomics! News […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:11:05
Legalize the Northeast [#66] http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalize-the-northeast-66/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:06:50 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=663 http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalize-the-northeast-66/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalize-the-northeast-66/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss campaign efforts to legalize marijuana for adult use in the Northeast. David Boyer, director of Maine’s Yes on 1 campaign, and Jim Borghesani, director of Massachusetts’ Yes on 4 campaign, talk about how state officials respond to legalization efforts, how medical marijuana impacts each state’s campaign, and much more. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalize-the-northeast-66/">Legalize the Northeast [#66]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss campaign efforts to legalize marijuana for adult use in the Northeast. David Boyer, director of Maine’s Yes on 1 campaign, and Jim Borghesani, director of Massachusetts’ Yes on 4 campaign, talk about how state officials respond to legalization efforts, how medical marijuana impacts each state’s campaign, and much more.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Kratom, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Lazer Tag by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Hank by Old Souls

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This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss campaign efforts to legalize marijuana for adult use in the Northeast. David Boyer, director of Maine’s Yes on 1 campaign, and Jim Borghesani, director of Massachusetts’ Yes on 4 campaign, This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss campaign efforts to legalize marijuana for adult use in the Northeast. David Boyer, director of Maine’s Yes on 1 campaign, and Jim Borghesani, director of Massachusetts’ Yes on 4 campaign, talk about how state officials respond to legalization efforts, how medical marijuana impacts each state’s campaign, and much more. […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:06:07
Transform Drug Policy [#65] http://thisweekindrugs.org/transform-drug-policy-65/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:17:37 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=578 http://thisweekindrugs.org/transform-drug-policy-65/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/transform-drug-policy-65/feed/ 0 <p>Steve Rolles, the Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss the state of drug policy in the United Kingdom. The team digs into the ban on so-called legal highs, drug checking, cannabis policy, and how the UK’s departure from the European Union could impact drug policy. News Updates: Colombians reject deal […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/transform-drug-policy-65/">Transform Drug Policy [#65]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Steve Rolles, the Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss the state of drug policy in the United Kingdom. The team digs into the ban on so-called legal highs, drug checking, cannabis policy, and how the UK’s departure from the European Union could impact drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 10/13: #reimagine109: Los Angeles 50% Campaign Summit
  • 11/3-11/6: 11th National Harm Reduction Conference

Drug of the Month:

  • Kratom, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

  • Educate yourself about how to talk articulately and rationally about policy alternatives to prohibition. Visit Transform to learn more.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Loki – Horrible Bosses by Free the Mammooth
Transition: Coffee Jar by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: Zombie Bop by River Dolphin

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Steve Rolles, the Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss the state of drug policy in the United Kingdom. The team digs into the ban on so-called legal highs, drug checking, cannabis policy, Steve Rolles, the Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss the state of drug policy in the United Kingdom. The team digs into the ban on so-called legal highs, drug checking, cannabis policy, and how the UK’s departure from the European Union could impact drug policy. News Updates: Colombians reject deal […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:13:12
Interview with Jeremy Sharp [#64] http://thisweekindrugs.org/574-2/ Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:01:05 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=574 http://thisweekindrugs.org/574-2/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/574-2/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Rachelle discuss Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law with Jeremy Sharp, Board of Directors member for both Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Georgia Overdose Prevention. Jeremy Sharp explains why medical amnesty laws matter, what Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law protects, and how advocates dealt with the barriers they faced before the bill passed. News Updates: Horry council […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/574-2/">Interview with Jeremy Sharp [#64]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Rachelle discuss Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law with Jeremy Sharp, Board of Directors member for both Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Georgia Overdose Prevention. Jeremy Sharp explains why medical amnesty laws matter, what Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law protects, and how advocates dealt with the barriers they faced before the bill passed.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 10/6: Town Hall: Maine’s Marijuana Vote
  • 10/17-10/22: World Ayahuasca Conference

Drug of the Month:

  • Kratom, installment one (intro)

Call to Action:

  • Learn about the medical amnesty laws and policies in your community and state. Improve them if you can, and educate your friends and family about them.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Another Day, Another Daywoo by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Starburst by Treelo
Outro: Hilltop by Reflections of Stars

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Sam and Rachelle discuss Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law with Jeremy Sharp, Board of Directors member for both Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Georgia Overdose Prevention. Jeremy Sharp explains why medical amnesty laws matter, Sam and Rachelle discuss Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law with Jeremy Sharp, Board of Directors member for both Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Georgia Overdose Prevention. Jeremy Sharp explains why medical amnesty laws matter, what Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law protects, and how advocates dealt with the barriers they faced before the bill passed. News Updates: Horry council […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:07:37
Legalization in the Southwest [#63] http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-southwest-63/ Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:32:47 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=571 http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-southwest-63/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-southwest-63/feed/ 0 <p>This week Sam and Rachelle discuss the campaigns for marijuana legalization in Arizona and Nevada with Carlos Alfaro and Will Adler from the Marijuana Policy Project. The team discusses the differences between each state’s initiatives, how they would impact the existing medical marijuana systems, and what makes the Southwest region unique in terms of drug policy. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/legalization-southwest-63/">Legalization in the Southwest [#63]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week Sam and Rachelle discuss the campaigns for marijuana legalization in Arizona and Nevada with Carlos Alfaro and Will Adler from the Marijuana Policy Project. The team discusses the differences between each state’s initiatives, how they would impact the existing medical marijuana systems, and what makes the Southwest region unique in terms of drug policy. Tune in to learn about Arizona’s Proposition 205 and Nevada’s Question 2 from the campaign’s experts!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Ritalin, installment four (trends)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Opal Magma (Afternoon Mix) by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Time and Place by Free The Mammoth
Outro: The Wedding Singer by Hypnausea

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This week Sam and Rachelle discuss the campaigns for marijuana legalization in Arizona and Nevada with Carlos Alfaro and Will Adler from the Marijuana Policy Project. The team discusses the differences between each state’s initiatives, This week Sam and Rachelle discuss the campaigns for marijuana legalization in Arizona and Nevada with Carlos Alfaro and Will Adler from the Marijuana Policy Project. The team discusses the differences between each state’s initiatives, how they would impact the existing medical marijuana systems, and what makes the Southwest region unique in terms of drug policy. […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:16:12
Introduction to DrugStory [#62] http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction-drugstory-62/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:59:44 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=565 http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction-drugstory-62/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction-drugstory-62/feed/ 0 <p>Mikayla Hellwich, the founder of DrugStory, joins the team to celebrate and discuss the launch of the harm reduction nonprofit. Acting as an interactive database of drug experiences, DrugStory will facilitate the sharing of information by allowing people to anonymously tell their stories. The team discusses the inspiration behind DrugStory, the long-term vision for the project, […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction-drugstory-62/">Introduction to DrugStory [#62]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Mikayla Hellwich, the founder of DrugStory, joins the team to celebrate and discuss the launch of the harm reduction nonprofit. Acting as an interactive database of drug experiences, DrugStory will facilitate the sharing of information by allowing people to anonymously tell their stories. The team discusses the inspiration behind DrugStory, the long-term vision for the project, and how it fills a gap in existing harm reduction toolkits.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Ritalin, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Aphelion by Starkey
Transition: Apsis by Artist
Outro: Rattlesnake by Collin Quest

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Mikayla Hellwich, the founder of DrugStory, joins the team to celebrate and discuss the launch of the harm reduction nonprofit. Acting as an interactive database of drug experiences, DrugStory will facilitate the sharing of information by allowing peop... Mikayla Hellwich, the founder of DrugStory, joins the team to celebrate and discuss the launch of the harm reduction nonprofit. Acting as an interactive database of drug experiences, DrugStory will facilitate the sharing of information by allowing people to anonymously tell their stories. The team discusses the inspiration behind DrugStory, the long-term vision for the project, […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:04:59
Interview with Brian Pollett [#61] http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-brian-pollett-61/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:22:44 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=559 http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-brian-pollett-61/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-brian-pollett-61/feed/ 0 <p>Brian Pollett, a graphic designer and visual artist, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss a series of 20 portraits he created while under the influence to represent the effects of various drugs. Pollett discusses his inspiration for the series, how drugs impact his creative process, and  what his drug experiences “looked” like. Disclaimer: Due to some […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-brian-pollett-61/">Interview with Brian Pollett [#61]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Brian Pollett, a graphic designer and visual artist, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss a series of 20 portraits he created while under the influence to represent the effects of various drugs. Pollett discusses his inspiration for the series, how drugs impact his creative process, and  what his drug experiences “looked” like.

Disclaimer: Due to some technical difficulties, this week’s round table discussion runs a bit shorter than usual. We’re sorry you get less TWiD time this week, but we’re taking steps to make sure it never happens again!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Ritalin, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: No Milli ft. Go from Saturate! Records
Transition: Vessels from Saturate! Records
Transition: Aphelion from Saturate! Records
Outro: Apsis from Saturate! Records

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Brian Pollett, a graphic designer and visual artist, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss a series of 20 portraits he created while under the influence to represent the effects of various drugs. Pollett discusses his inspiration for the series, Brian Pollett, a graphic designer and visual artist, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss a series of 20 portraits he created while under the influence to represent the effects of various drugs. Pollett discusses his inspiration for the series, how drugs impact his creative process, and  what his drug experiences “looked” like. Disclaimer: Due to some […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:01:45
Yes on 64 [#60] http://thisweekindrugs.org/ca-proposition-64/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:23:02 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=551 http://thisweekindrugs.org/ca-proposition-64/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/ca-proposition-64/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Rachelle discuss California’s Proposition 64 (AUMA) with Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, long-time activists and co-founders of The Leaf Online. Mikki and Chris provide an overview of what sets Proposition 64 apart from 2010’s Proposition 19 and other legalization initiatives and make a strong case for supporting it at the polls in November. The […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/ca-proposition-64/">Yes on 64 [#60]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Rachelle discuss California’s Proposition 64 (AUMA) with Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, long-time activists and co-founders of The Leaf Online. Mikki and Chris provide an overview of what sets Proposition 64 apart from 2010’s Proposition 19 and other legalization initiatives and make a strong case for supporting it at the polls in November. The team talks criminal justice, racial justice, and much more!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • Fall 2016: SSDP Regional Conferences
  • 9/6: Obama to meet Duterte, broach human rights

Drug of the Month:

  • Ritalin, installment one (introduction)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Dweller by Free the Mammoth
Outro: I Think You’re Really Beautiful (Starry Cat) by Blacklight

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Sam and Rachelle discuss California’s Proposition 64 (AUMA) with Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, long-time activists and co-founders of The Leaf Online. Mikki and Chris provide an overview of what sets Proposition 64 apart from 2010’s Proposition 19 and... Sam and Rachelle discuss California’s Proposition 64 (AUMA) with Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, long-time activists and co-founders of The Leaf Online. Mikki and Chris provide an overview of what sets Proposition 64 apart from 2010’s Proposition 19 and other legalization initiatives and make a strong case for supporting it at the polls in November. The […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:18:18
Duterte’s Literal War on Drugs [#59] http://thisweekindrugs.org/dutertes-literal-war-on-drugs-59/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 18:55:21 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=544 http://thisweekindrugs.org/dutertes-literal-war-on-drugs-59/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/dutertes-literal-war-on-drugs-59/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Rachelle discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s literal drug war in the Philippines with Oliver Zerrudo, the California Campus Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The team discusses some basics about the Philippines history and culture before exploring the political motivations and public support for Duterte’s drug war. News Updates: Seattle could open housing for homeless […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/dutertes-literal-war-on-drugs-59/">Duterte’s Literal War on Drugs [#59]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Rachelle discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s literal drug war in the Philippines with Oliver Zerrudo, the California Campus Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The team discusses some basics about the Philippines history and culture before exploring the political motivations and public support for Duterte’s drug war.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • We’ll be back with a new Drug of the Month next week! In the meantime, check out our factpods and catch up on past segments!

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Free the Bass by the2ba
Transition: Another Day, Another Day Woo by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Porch Swing by Reflections of Stars

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Sam and Rachelle discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s literal drug war in the Philippines with Oliver Zerrudo, the California Campus Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The team discusses some basics about the Philippines history and cultu... Sam and Rachelle discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s literal drug war in the Philippines with Oliver Zerrudo, the California Campus Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The team discusses some basics about the Philippines history and culture before exploring the political motivations and public support for Duterte’s drug war. News Updates: Seattle could open housing for homeless […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:05:58
An Interview with Johann Hari [#58] http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-johann-hari-58/ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:28:49 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=537 http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-johann-hari-58/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-johann-hari-58/feed/ 1 <p>Sam and Rachelle sit down with Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream, to kick off the third season of This Week in Drugs! Hari discusses what he learned about addiction while writing his book, how existing drug policies impact addiction, and where he sees global drug policy going next. News Updates: Border Patrol program shows teens […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/interview-johann-hari-58/">An Interview with Johann Hari [#58]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Sam and Rachelle sit down with Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream, to kick off the third season of This Week in Drugs! Hari discusses what he learned about addiction while writing his book, how existing drug policies impact addiction, and where he sees global drug policy going next.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • We’ll be back with a new Drug of the Month in September!

Call to Action:

  • Get involved! Prohibitionist policies are hollow and we’ll win if we keep fighting.

Music Credits:

Intro: Free the Bass by the2ba
Transition: Etude 1: A Practice in Grieving by Wes Meadows and Ryan Gates
Outro: Hard Times by BAYCAT Digital Music

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Sam and Rachelle sit down with Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream, to kick off the third season of This Week in Drugs! Hari discusses what he learned about addiction while writing his book, how existing drug policies impact addiction, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream, to kick off the third season of This Week in Drugs! Hari discusses what he learned about addiction while writing his book, how existing drug policies impact addiction, and where he sees global drug policy going next. News Updates: Border Patrol program shows teens […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:21:35
Drug News for August 14 [#57] http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-august-14-58/ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 07:00:24 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=531 http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-august-14-58/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-august-14-58/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Police: Needle exchange director had paraphernalia DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana Cole wants special session, mandatory minimums for drug dealers One in Eight U.S. Adults Say They Smoke Marijuana […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-august-14-58/">Drug News for August 14 [#57]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

 Music Credits:

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Police: Needle exchange director had paraphernalia DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana... During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Police: Needle exchange director had paraphernalia DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana Cole wants special session, mandatory minimums for drug dealers One in Eight U.S. Adults Say They Smoke Marijuana […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:06
Drug News for August 7 [#56] http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-for-august-7-56/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:36:50 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=527 http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-for-august-7-56/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-for-august-7-56/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: State drug-test program leads to denial of welfare to 5 Oregon Marijuana Businesswoman Fined $40k for Fraud State law school clemency projects help shorten drug sentences Charges dropped for Native American teen facing […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-news-for-august-7-56/">Drug News for August 7 [#56]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: State drug-test program leads to denial of welfare to 5 Oregon Marijuana Businesswoman Fined $40k for Fraud State ... During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: State drug-test program leads to denial of welfare to 5 Oregon Marijuana Businesswoman Fined $40k for Fraud State law school clemency projects help shorten drug sentences Charges dropped for Native American teen facing […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:03
Colombia & Hugo & More [#55] http://thisweekindrugs.org/colombia-hugo-55/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:53:26 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=521 http://thisweekindrugs.org/colombia-hugo-55/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/colombia-hugo-55/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Trinity, Saint Xavier high schools add heroin antidote Study Finds Sharp Increase in Marijuana Exposure Among Colorado Children Colombia legalizes medical use of marijuana After Hugo water found THC-free, officials say it was […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/colombia-hugo-55/">Colombia & Hugo & More [#55]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Trinity, Saint Xavier high schools add heroin antidote Study Finds Sharp Increase in Marijuana Exposure Among Colo... During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Trinity, Saint Xavier high schools add heroin antidote Study Finds Sharp Increase in Marijuana Exposure Among Colorado Children Colombia legalizes medical use of marijuana After Hugo water found THC-free, officials say it was […] This Week in Drugs clean 25:25
Defelonization and Housing [#54] http://thisweekindrugs.org/defelonization-housing-54/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:21:54 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=515 http://thisweekindrugs.org/defelonization-housing-54/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/defelonization-housing-54/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Gov. Walker signs criminal justice reform bill into law, defelonizes heroin possession Housing is seen as missing link in opioid crisis Philippines Vice President Robredo: Stop senseless killings, violence Fort Peck council rejects […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/defelonization-housing-54/">Defelonization and Housing [#54]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 8/31: International Overdose Awareness Day
  • August will be a big month for medical marijuana!
    • Delaware is set to release the winners of two new dispensary licenses
    • Pennsylvania is set to release draft rules for the new medical marijuana program
    • Decisions about medical marijuana ballot initiatives in states like Missouri

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Gov. Walker signs criminal justice reform bill into law, defelonizes heroin possession Housing is seen as missing ... During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Gov. Walker signs criminal justice reform bill into law, defelonizes heroin possession Housing is seen as missing link in opioid crisis Philippines Vice President Robredo: Stop senseless killings, violence Fort Peck council rejects […] This Week in Drugs clean 26:06
Drug Warriors, SIFs, and More [#53] http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-warriors-sifs-53/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 19:00:20 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=510 http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-warriors-sifs-53/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-warriors-sifs-53/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: In Philippines’ War on Drugs, Dealers Choose Retirement Over Death Michigan State Police to do roadside drug testing in five counties under new law Louisiana’s New Medical Cannabis Program Moving Forward Toronto council […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/drug-warriors-sifs-53/">Drug Warriors, SIFs, and More [#53]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: In Philippines’ War on Drugs, Dealers Choose Retirement Over Death Michigan State Police to do roadside drug testi... During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: In Philippines’ War on Drugs, Dealers Choose Retirement Over Death Michigan State Police to do roadside drug testing in five counties under new law Louisiana’s New Medical Cannabis Program Moving Forward Toronto council […] This Week in Drugs clean 27:58
Hiatus 2 Episode 2 [#52] http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-episode-2-52/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:10:23 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=505 http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-episode-2-52/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-episode-2-52/feed/ 2 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Major victories for the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Massachusetts Researchers are looking for volunteers to trial party drug ketamine as new treatment for alcoholism Drug experts plan Australia’s first ice […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-episode-2-52/">Hiatus 2 Episode 2 [#52]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy.

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Forecast:

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Major victories for the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Massachusetts Researchers are looking for v... During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Major victories for the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Massachusetts Researchers are looking for volunteers to trial party drug ketamine as new treatment for alcoholism Drug experts plan Australia’s first ice […] This Week in Drugs clean 30:58
Hiatus 2 Week 1 [#51] http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-week-1-51/ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 21:13:30 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=495 http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-week-1-51/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-week-1-51/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Ohio medical marijuana law allows limited possession, use on Sept. 8, but doesn’t say where people can get it Democrats Approve Marijuana Platform Plank Could Supervised Injections Help San Francisco’s Homeless Drug Users? […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/hiatus-2-week-1-51/">Hiatus 2 Week 1 [#51]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy.

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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Ohio medical marijuana law allows limited possession, use on Sept. 8, During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Ohio medical marijuana law allows limited possession, use on Sept. 8, but doesn’t say where people can get it Democrats Approve Marijuana Platform Plank Could Supervised Injections Help San Francisco’s Homeless Drug Users? […] This Week in Drugs clean 28:22
This Time It’s Final [#50] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-final-50/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:14:19 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=484 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-final-50/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-final-50/feed/ 0 <p>To celebrate our fiftieth episode and the final episode of our second season, we got our whole team together to discuss the past, present, and future of This Week in Drugs! We talk about the motivation behind starting the podcast, why each of us got involved, and some of the awesome projects we have coming up! […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-final-50/">This Time It’s Final [#50]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

To celebrate our fiftieth episode and the final episode of our second season, we got our whole team together to discuss the past, present, and future of This Week in Drugs! We talk about the motivation behind starting the podcast, why each of us got involved, and some of the awesome projects we have coming up!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Ayahuasca, installment four (trends)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Ida by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: Pass it Around by Jacques Le Coque

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To celebrate our fiftieth episode and the final episode of our second season, we got our whole team together to discuss the past, present, and future of This Week in Drugs! We talk about the motivation behind starting the podcast, To celebrate our fiftieth episode and the final episode of our second season, we got our whole team together to discuss the past, present, and future of This Week in Drugs! We talk about the motivation behind starting the podcast, why each of us got involved, and some of the awesome projects we have coming up! […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:04:43
This Time It’s Justice [#49] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-art-49/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 23:15:30 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=471 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-art-49/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-art-49/feed/ 0 <p>This week, we talk criminal justice reform with Art Way, Senior Director for Drug Policy Alliance’s National Criminal Justice Reform Strategy and State Director for DPA’s Colorado office. We discuss DPA’s new criminal justice initiative, what it means for drug policy reform, and what life in Colorado is like post-legalization. News Updates: Russia’s Track and Field […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-art-49/">This Time It’s Justice [#49]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, we talk criminal justice reform with Art Way, Senior Director for Drug Policy Alliance’s National Criminal Justice Reform Strategy and State Director for DPA’s Colorado office. We discuss DPA’s new criminal justice initiative, what it means for drug policy reform, and what life in Colorado is like post-legalization.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Ayahuasca, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Field No. 1 by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Quaylewds by Stephen Duke
Outro: Icarus by Breathe Easy

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This week, we talk criminal justice reform with Art Way, Senior Director for Drug Policy Alliance’s National Criminal Justice Reform Strategy and State Director for DPA’s Colorado office. We discuss DPA’s new criminal justice initiative, This week, we talk criminal justice reform with Art Way, Senior Director for Drug Policy Alliance’s National Criminal Justice Reform Strategy and State Director for DPA’s Colorado office. We discuss DPA’s new criminal justice initiative, what it means for drug policy reform, and what life in Colorado is like post-legalization. News Updates: Russia’s Track and Field […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:19:25
This Time It’s Stoned [#48] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-stoned/ Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:02:13 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=463 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-stoned/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-stoned/feed/ 0 <p>Dr. David Casarett, physician, researcher, and author of “Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana,” joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss what he learned about medical marijuana while writing his book. The team discusses Dr. Casarett’s thoughts and concerns about the future of marijuana as medicine, his experiences with self-experimentation, and why he felt compelled […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-stoned/">This Time It’s Stoned [#48]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Dr. David Casarett, physician, researcher, and author of “Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana,” joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss what he learned about medical marijuana while writing his book. The team discusses Dr. Casarett’s thoughts and concerns about the future of marijuana as medicine, his experiences with self-experimentation, and why he felt compelled to write his book.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 6/17: 45th anniversary of Richard Nixon declaring the War on Drugs
  • 6/19: Sensible Celebration at NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit

Drug of the Month:

  • Ayahuasca, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Syllabus Week by the2ba
Transition: Opal Magma by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Music Box by Artist

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Dr. David Casarett, physician, researcher, and author of “Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana,” joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss what he learned about medical marijuana while writing his book. The team discusses Dr. Dr. David Casarett, physician, researcher, and author of “Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana,” joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss what he learned about medical marijuana while writing his book. The team discusses Dr. Casarett’s thoughts and concerns about the future of marijuana as medicine, his experiences with self-experimentation, and why he felt compelled […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:10:29
This Time It’s Oakland [#47] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-oakland-47/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 23:12:15 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=424 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-oakland-47/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-oakland-47/feed/ 0 <p>Amanda Reiman, Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, joins Rachelle and Sam to talk about Oakland, California’s historic Equity Permit Program. Recently passed by the Oakland City Council, the Equity Permit Program creates unprecedented opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. The team discusses the importance of […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-oakland-47/">This Time It’s Oakland [#47]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Amanda Reiman, Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, joins Rachelle and Sam to talk about Oakland, California’s historic Equity Permit Program. Recently passed by the Oakland City Council, the Equity Permit Program creates unprecedented opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. The team discusses the importance of equity in the up-and-coming cannabis industry, what makes Oakland’s ordinance stand out, and potential impacts on the future of the industry.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Ayahuasca, installment one (intro)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Some Kind of Mixture by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Charlie’s Angels by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Math Class Music by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Home by Marriah Rodgers

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Amanda Reiman, Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, joins Rachelle and Sam to talk about Oakland, California’s historic Equity Permit Program. Recently passed by the Oakland City Council, Amanda Reiman, Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, joins Rachelle and Sam to talk about Oakland, California’s historic Equity Permit Program. Recently passed by the Oakland City Council, the Equity Permit Program creates unprecedented opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. The team discusses the importance of […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:06:37
This Time It’s The Influence [#46] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-influence-46/ Sun, 29 May 2016 19:58:58 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=415 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-influence-46/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-influence-46/feed/ 0 <p>Editor-in-chief of The Influence, Will Godfrey, joins us to discuss drugs, addiction, the media, and where the three intersect. Tune in to hear what drove Godfrey to found The Influence, how the publication differs from others, and why the media’s coverage of drug-related stories matters. As always, tune in, turn on, TWiD out, and let us […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-influence-46/">This Time It’s The Influence [#46]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

Editor-in-chief of The Influence, Will Godfrey, joins us to discuss drugs, addiction, the media, and where the three intersect. Tune in to hear what drove Godfrey to found The Influence, how the publication differs from others, and why the media’s coverage of drug-related stories matters. As always, tune in, turn on, TWiD out, and let us know your thoughts!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • The recipients of Delaware’s two new medical marijuana licenses will be announced any day now!
  • 6/20-6/22: Cannabis Business Summit & Expo
    • Scholarship information available here

Drug of the Month:

  • Benzodiazepines, installment number 4 (trends)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Tucker’s Loose by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Charlie’s Angels by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Bleu Cheese by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Best of You by Wes Meadows

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Editor-in-chief of The Influence, Will Godfrey, joins us to discuss drugs, addiction, the media, and where the three intersect. Tune in to hear what drove Godfrey to found The Influence, how the publication differs from others, Editor-in-chief of The Influence, Will Godfrey, joins us to discuss drugs, addiction, the media, and where the three intersect. Tune in to hear what drove Godfrey to found The Influence, how the publication differs from others, and why the media’s coverage of drug-related stories matters. As always, tune in, turn on, TWiD out, and let us […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:14:03
This Time It’s Drug Checking [#45] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-drug-checking-45/ Sun, 22 May 2016 20:22:10 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=407 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-drug-checking-45/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-drug-checking-45/feed/ 0 <p>SSDP UK’s Newcastle chapter joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about their recent drug checking initiative. Holly Mae Robinson and Ollie McNally discuss what drug checking kits are, how the Newcastle University administration and broader community has responded to drug checking, and what sort of progress they’ve made so far. News Updates: Much of World Suffers […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-drug-checking-45/">This Time It’s Drug Checking [#45]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

SSDP UK’s Newcastle chapter joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about their recent drug checking initiative. Holly Mae Robinson and Ollie McNally discuss what drug checking kits are, how the Newcastle University administration and broader community has responded to drug checking, and what sort of progress they’ve made so far.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • Louisiana may soon become the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana
  • 5/25: National Wine Day

Drug of the Month:

  • Benzodiazepines, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Marshing the Grounds by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Robotic Slugs by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Jacobs Beach by Free the Mammoth
Outro: My Best Friend is Dead by Ladyblazer

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SSDP UK’s Newcastle chapter joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about their recent drug checking initiative. Holly Mae Robinson and Ollie McNally discuss what drug checking kits are, how the Newcastle University administration and broader community has resp... SSDP UK’s Newcastle chapter joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about their recent drug checking initiative. Holly Mae Robinson and Ollie McNally discuss what drug checking kits are, how the Newcastle University administration and broader community has responded to drug checking, and what sort of progress they’ve made so far. News Updates: Much of World Suffers […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:07:51
This Time It’s Psymposia [#44] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-psymposia-44/ Sun, 15 May 2016 18:44:18 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=395 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-psymposia-44/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-psymposia-44/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss Psymposia, a collaborative social activism project about psychedelics, with Psymposia host and drug writer, Lex Pelger. We’ll discuss how Psymposia got started, projects like psychedelic storytelling and the #PsychedelicsBecause campaign, and why Psymposia’s work is such an important piece of the drug policy reform movement. News Updates: Study: No scientific […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-psymposia-44/">This Time It’s Psymposia [#44]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss Psymposia, a collaborative social activism project about psychedelics, with Psymposia host and drug writer, Lex Pelger. We’ll discuss how Psymposia got started, projects like psychedelic storytelling and the #PsychedelicsBecause campaign, and why Psymposia’s work is such an important piece of the drug policy reform movement.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • Benzodiazepines, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

  • Talk to your grandparents about using CBD oil

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Andromeda by Treelo
Transition: Comes in Waves by Spencer Rudnick
Outro: We Could be Friends by Joshua Stephens

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This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss Psymposia, a collaborative social activism project about psychedelics, with Psymposia host and drug writer, Lex Pelger. We’ll discuss how Psymposia got started, projects like psychedelic storytelling and the #Psyched... This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss Psymposia, a collaborative social activism project about psychedelics, with Psymposia host and drug writer, Lex Pelger. We’ll discuss how Psymposia got started, projects like psychedelic storytelling and the #PsychedelicsBecause campaign, and why Psymposia’s work is such an important piece of the drug policy reform movement. News Updates: Study: No scientific […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:09:54
This Time it’s UNGASS [#43] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ungass-43/ Sun, 08 May 2016 22:53:29 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=388 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ungass-43/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ungass-43/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Tyler Williams and Sarah Merrigan, the other two members of the TWiD team, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss all things UNGASS. Tyler and Sarah attended UNGASS with Students for Sensible Drug Policy and will update us on what happened, what didn’t happen, and what happens next in the world of international drug […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ungass-43/">This Time it’s UNGASS [#43]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

This week, Tyler Williams and Sarah Merrigan, the other two members of the TWiD team, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss all things UNGASS. Tyler and Sarah attended UNGASS with Students for Sensible Drug Policy and will update us on what happened, what didn’t happen, and what happens next in the world of international drug policy reform. If you want to know what young people think about UNGASS, this week’s episode is for you!

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 5/12: Marijuana Legalization: Long Overdue or Threat to Public Health? – forum hosted by the Massachusetts Public Health Association
  • 5/17: CanopyBoulder Demo Day

Drug of the Month:

  • Benzodiazepines, installment one (intro)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

IntroDweller by Free the Mammoth
TransitionStarburst by Treelo
TransitionDrindlink by Stephen Duke
OutroEmmanuelle Goes to Dinosaur Land by Graves

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This week, Tyler Williams and Sarah Merrigan, the other two members of the TWiD team, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss all things UNGASS. Tyler and Sarah attended UNGASS with Students for Sensible Drug Policy and will update us on what happened, This week, Tyler Williams and Sarah Merrigan, the other two members of the TWiD team, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss all things UNGASS. Tyler and Sarah attended UNGASS with Students for Sensible Drug Policy and will update us on what happened, what didn’t happen, and what happens next in the world of international drug […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:06:24
This Time It’s History [#42] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-history-42/ Sun, 01 May 2016 23:37:31 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=378 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-history-42/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-history-42/feed/ 0 <p>This week two founding members of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Shea Gunther of Marijuana Today and Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures, join us to share war stories from the SSDP archives! News: Victoria police officer can advocate for drug legalization, tribunal rules Hawaii Senate Approves Drug Decriminalization Study New report by the Royal College of Physicians […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-history-42/">This Time It’s History [#42]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> This week two founding members of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Shea Gunther of Marijuana Today and Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures, join us to share war stories from the SSDP archives!

News:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • We’re taking the week off! No need to worry – there are five weeks in May, so we’ll be back next week with an introduction to May’s DOTM

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: First Flight Out by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Aurora by Treelo
Outro: Leave Me Alone by House of Cards

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This week two founding members of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Shea Gunther of Marijuana Today and Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures, join us to share war stories from the SSDP archives! News: Victoria police officer can advocate for drug legalizatio... This week two founding members of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Shea Gunther of Marijuana Today and Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures, join us to share war stories from the SSDP archives! News: Victoria police officer can advocate for drug legalization, tribunal rules Hawaii Senate Approves Drug Decriminalization Study New report by the Royal College of Physicians […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:07:09
This Time It’s a Misdemeanor [#41] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-misdemeanor-41/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:35:08 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=348 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-misdemeanor-41/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-misdemeanor-41/feed/ 0 <p>Diane Goldstein, a retired Lieutenant Commander in Redondo Beach, CA, and current member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s Executive Board, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about California’s Proposition 47 which reduced certain drug possession crimes from felony status to misdemeanor. News: Censorship and Exclusion on Day One of UN Special Session on Drugs In […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-misdemeanor-41/">This Time It’s a Misdemeanor [#41]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Diane Goldstein, a retired Lieutenant Commander in Redondo Beach, CA, and current member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s Executive Board, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about California’s Proposition 47 which reduced certain drug possession crimes from felony status to misdemeanor.

News:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • LSD installment four (trends)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Syllabus Week by the2ba
Transition: Blowin’ Bubbles by the2ba
Transition: methanomassiliicoccales-sozzv87i-2015 by Ben Cannan
Outro: Something Good by Dan Socha

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Diane Goldstein, a retired Lieutenant Commander in Redondo Beach, CA, and current member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s Executive Board, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about California’s Proposition 47 which reduced certain drug poss... Diane Goldstein, a retired Lieutenant Commander in Redondo Beach, CA, and current member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s Executive Board, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about California’s Proposition 47 which reduced certain drug possession crimes from felony status to misdemeanor. News: Censorship and Exclusion on Day One of UN Special Session on Drugs In […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:17:01
This Time It’s Late [#40] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-late-40/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 21:20:03 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=351 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-late-40/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-late-40/feed/ 0 <p>Because of the amazingly busy week we all just had, with #SSDP2016 and UNGASS, this week’s episode is late and truncated. It features our third installment of the LSD drug of the month (history), and the news we meant to post last Sunday. The quality of this episode is slightly reduced because of technical limitations, […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-late-40/">This Time It’s Late [#40]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Because of the amazingly busy week we all just had, with #SSDP2016 and UNGASS, this week’s episode is late and truncated.

It features our third installment of the LSD drug of the month (history), and the news we meant to post last Sunday.

The quality of this episode is slightly reduced because of technical limitations, and we will be back with Episode 41 next Tuesday. Afterwards, we will return to normal programming.

Thank you for your patience, and enjoy!

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Because of the amazingly busy week we all just had, with #SSDP2016 and UNGASS, this week’s episode is late and truncated. It features our third installment of the LSD drug of the month (history), and the news we meant to post last Sunday. Because of the amazingly busy week we all just had, with #SSDP2016 and UNGASS, this week’s episode is late and truncated. It features our third installment of the LSD drug of the month (history), and the news we meant to post last Sunday. The quality of this episode is slightly reduced because of technical limitations, […] This Week in Drugs clean 42:13
This Time It’s Legal [#39] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-marijuana-law-39/ Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:17:50 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=336 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-marijuana-law-39/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-marijuana-law-39/feed/ 0 <p>Shabnam Malek and Amanda Conley from the National Cannabis Bar Association join Sam and Rachelle to talk about cannabis business law. News: Drug expert says Australia’s presence at UN summit a waste of money Drug policy reform hits a Russian roadblock at the UN D.C. Council bans pot clubs, reversing itself — again DEA Plans […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-marijuana-law-39/">This Time It’s Legal [#39]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Blind Lady Justice by Catherine Johnson

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Shabnam Malek and Amanda Conley from the National Cannabis Bar Association join Sam and Rachelle to talk about cannabis business law.

News:

Headlines

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • LSD installment two (science)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: Db by therudnick
Transition: Pinwheel by Treelo
Transition: Treatsld by Stephen Duke
Outro: Great! by Turtle Island

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Shabnam Malek and Amanda Conley from the National Cannabis Bar Association join Sam and Rachelle to talk about cannabis business law. News: Drug expert says Australia’s presence at UN summit a waste of money Drug policy reform hits a Russian roadblock ... Shabnam Malek and Amanda Conley from the National Cannabis Bar Association join Sam and Rachelle to talk about cannabis business law. News: Drug expert says Australia’s presence at UN summit a waste of money Drug policy reform hits a Russian roadblock at the UN D.C. Council bans pot clubs, reversing itself — again DEA Plans […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:20:18
This Time It’s Racial Justice [#38] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-38/ Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:24:59 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=330 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-38/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-38/feed/ 0 <p>Shaleen Title, a partner at the THC Staffing Group, and Malik Burnett, a preventative medicine physician at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and former DC Policy Manager at the Drug Policy Alliance, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss race and racial justice in the drug policy reform movement. News: Researchers Will Try to Grow […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-38/">This Time It’s Racial Justice [#38]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Shaleen Title, a partner at the THC Staffing Group, and Malik Burnett, a preventative medicine physician at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and former DC Policy Manager at the Drug Policy Alliance, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss race and racial justice in the drug policy reform movement.

News:

Headlines:

Forecast:

  • 4/7: The Colorado House of Representatives hearing on HB 16-1344, which would create a “special offender category” for people who sold an illicit substance to an individual who died as a result of use. Colorado residents can use SSDP’s action center to oppose the bill.
  • 4/11: The McGill University chapter of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy is hosting a panel discussion on the drug war’s impact on marginalized groups

Drug of the Month:

  • LSD installment one (intro)

Call to Action:

  • Attend the National Cannabis Festival
  • Think about the two most important policies you want to push for and be intentional in everything you do, every day, to push those policies forward.

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition:
Blowin’ Bubbles by the2ba
Transition: Crowdsourcing by the2ba
Outro: These Pretzels are Making Me Thirsty by Backtalk

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Shaleen Title, a partner at the THC Staffing Group, and Malik Burnett, a preventative medicine physician at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and former DC Policy Manager at the Drug Policy Alliance, Shaleen Title, a partner at the THC Staffing Group, and Malik Burnett, a preventative medicine physician at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and former DC Policy Manager at the Drug Policy Alliance, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss race and racial justice in the drug policy reform movement. News: Researchers Will Try to Grow […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:16:27
This Time It’s for the Kids [#37] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kids-37/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 21:46:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=321 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kids-37/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kids-37/feed/ 0 <p>Vilmarie Narloch, a clinical psychologist and member of SSDP’s Board of Directors, joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about what young people want and need from drug education programs. News Nixon Aide Reportedly Admitted Drug War Was Meant To Target Black People Top medical experts endorse decriminalization in The Lancet Life is Hell After Narcan KushGods […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kids-37/">This Time It’s for the Kids [#37]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Vilmarie Narloch, a clinical psychologist and member of SSDP’s Board of Directors, joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about what young people want and need from drug education programs.

News

Headlines

Forecast

Drug of the Month

  • PCP, installment four (trends)

Call to Action

  • Check out the Peer Education presentation at #SSDP2016
  • Reach out to your school district and ask for more comprehensive drug education

Music Credits

Intro: Andromeda by Treelo
Transition:
Whirlpool by Treelo
Transition:
Pinwheel by Treelo
Outro:
Tree by Rachel Rouwenhorst

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Vilmarie Narloch, a clinical psychologist and member of SSDP’s Board of Directors, joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about what young people want and need from drug education programs. News Nixon Aide Reportedly Admitted Drug War Was Meant To Target Black... Vilmarie Narloch, a clinical psychologist and member of SSDP’s Board of Directors, joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about what young people want and need from drug education programs. News Nixon Aide Reportedly Admitted Drug War Was Meant To Target Black People Top medical experts endorse decriminalization in The Lancet Life is Hell After Narcan KushGods […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:07:56
This Time It’s Kiwi [#36] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kiwi-36/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 21:59:34 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=312 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kiwi-36/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kiwi-36/feed/ 0 <p>  Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, sits down with Sam and Rachelle to talk about the current state of New Zealand’s novel psychoactive substances (NPS) policies. News Cannabis drug succeeds in epilepsy, doubling value of GW Pharma Chief health officer of Toronto recommends approval of 3 safe injection sites Vox poll […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-kiwi-36/">This Time It’s Kiwi [#36]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> 423223_322252771149509_398640454_n

 

Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, sits down with Sam and Rachelle to talk about the current state of New Zealand’s novel psychoactive substances (NPS) policies.

News

Headlines

Forecast

Drug of the Month:

  • PCP, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

Intro: First Flight Out by Free the Mammoth
Transition: Yredberi by Stephen Duke
Transition: Aurora by Treelo
Outro: Back from War by Kellen Bearden

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  Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, sits down with Sam and Rachelle to talk about the current state of New Zealand’s novel psychoactive substances (NPS) policies. News Cannabis drug succeeds in epilepsy,   Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, sits down with Sam and Rachelle to talk about the current state of New Zealand’s novel psychoactive substances (NPS) policies. News Cannabis drug succeeds in epilepsy, doubling value of GW Pharma Chief health officer of Toronto recommends approval of 3 safe injection sites Vox poll […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:14:41
This Time It’s On The Ballot [#35] http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ballot-maybe-35/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:19:45 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=293 http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ballot-maybe-35/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ballot-maybe-35/feed/ 0 <p>Mason Tvert, Director of Communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, joins Sam and Rachelle to break down the current state of marijuana ballot initiatives and the 2016 election. News Updates: Mexico forced to militarize schools as drug cartels reach into classrooms California legislature passes sweeping anti-tobacco package At a Massachusetts county jail, inmates receive intensive addiction […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/time-ballot-maybe-35/">This Time It’s On The Ballot [#35]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Mason Tvert, Director of Communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, joins Sam and Rachelle to break down the current state of marijuana ballot initiatives and the 2016 election.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

  • PCP, installment two (science)

Call to Action:

Start a conversation with a person on the fence about marijuana legalization.
Donate to our Patreon account.

Music Credits:

Intro: Ida by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: 10 Minutes by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: First Flight Out by Free the Mammoth
Outro: In the Back by Darlington

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Mason Tvert, Director of Communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, joins Sam and Rachelle to break down the current state of marijuana ballot initiatives and the 2016 election. News Updates: Mexico forced to militarize schools as drug cartels re... Mason Tvert, Director of Communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, joins Sam and Rachelle to break down the current state of marijuana ballot initiatives and the 2016 election. News Updates: Mexico forced to militarize schools as drug cartels reach into classrooms California legislature passes sweeping anti-tobacco package At a Massachusetts county jail, inmates receive intensive addiction […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:09:55
This Time It’s Entheogenic [#34] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-34/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:29:01 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=281 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-34/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-34/feed/ 0 <p>Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Manager for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), joins Rachelle and Sam to discuss the latest happenings in psychedelic research. News Updates: Maine marijuana legalization bid fails to qualify for ballot Supreme Court to discuss Nebraska/Oklahoma lawsuit against marijuana legalization in Colorado Massachusetts craft beer distributor to pay $2.6 […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-34/">This Time It’s Entheogenic [#34]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> MAPS

Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Manager for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), joins Rachelle and Sam to discuss the latest happenings in psychedelic research.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

PCP, installment one (introduction)

Call to Action:

Host a Psychedelic Dinner Party

Music Credits:

Intro: Db by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Breakdfw by Stephen Duke
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Oxygen by Joseph Wright

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Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Manager for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), joins Rachelle and Sam to discuss the latest happenings in psychedelic research. News Updates: Maine marijuana legalization bid fails to... Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Manager for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), joins Rachelle and Sam to discuss the latest happenings in psychedelic research. News Updates: Maine marijuana legalization bid fails to qualify for ballot Supreme Court to discuss Nebraska/Oklahoma lawsuit against marijuana legalization in Colorado Massachusetts craft beer distributor to pay $2.6 […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:12:54
This Time It’s All of Us [#33] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-all-of-us-33/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 04:20:28 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=265 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-all-of-us-33/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-all-of-us-33/feed/ 0 <p>This week there was so much exciting news that we needed our whole team to cover it! Tyler and Sarah join Sam and Rachelle to discuss last week’s marijuana bonanza, the upcoming National Drug Summit in Australia, and much, much more. News Updates: Marijuana Bonanza! Legal recreational marijuana clears final Vermont Senate hurdle Ban on […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-all-of-us-33/">This Time It’s All of Us [#33]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> This week there was so much exciting news that we needed our whole team to cover it! Tyler and Sarah join Sam and Rachelle to discuss last week’s marijuana bonanza, the upcoming National Drug Summit in Australia, and much, much more.

News Updates:

Forecasts:

Drug of the Month:

Heroin, installment four (recent news and trends)

Call to Action:

Write a letter to the editor about the repeal of the Higher Education Act

Music Credits:

Intro: Syllabus Week by the2ba
Transition: Starburst by Treelo
Outro: The Things We Got to Keep by Marriah Rodgers

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This week there was so much exciting news that we needed our whole team to cover it! Tyler and Sarah join Sam and Rachelle to discuss last week’s marijuana bonanza, the upcoming National Drug Summit in Australia, and much, much more. This week there was so much exciting news that we needed our whole team to cover it! Tyler and Sarah join Sam and Rachelle to discuss last week’s marijuana bonanza, the upcoming National Drug Summit in Australia, and much, much more. News Updates: Marijuana Bonanza! Legal recreational marijuana clears final Vermont Senate hurdle Ban on […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:05:53
This Time It’s Psychedelic [#32] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-psychedelic-32/ Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:34:47 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=255 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-psychedelic-32/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-psychedelic-32/feed/ 0 <p>This week, James Casey from The Psychedelic Club sits down with Sam and Rachelle to explain what the group is doing to alter negative perceptions surrounding psychedelics and their use. News Updates: Colorado marijuana DUI citations fall slightly from 2014 to 2015 Australia’s “Stoner Sloth” anti-marijuana campaign cost taxpayers about $250,000 USD South Carolina poll finds 59% […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-psychedelic-32/">This Time It’s Psychedelic [#32]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> This week, James Casey from The Psychedelic Club sits down with Sam and Rachelle to explain what the group is doing to alter negative perceptions surrounding psychedelics and their use.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecast:

Drug of the Month:

Heroin, installment three (history)

Call to Action:

Fight for your rights

Music Credits:

Introduction: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Drindlink by Stephen Duke
Transition: Bedreaver by Stephen Duke
Outro: Tomorrow by New Neighbors

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This week, James Casey from The Psychedelic Club sits down with Sam and Rachelle to explain what the group is doing to alter negative perceptions surrounding psychedelics and their use. News Updates: Colorado marijuana DUI citations fall slightly from ... This week, James Casey from The Psychedelic Club sits down with Sam and Rachelle to explain what the group is doing to alter negative perceptions surrounding psychedelics and their use. News Updates: Colorado marijuana DUI citations fall slightly from 2014 to 2015 Australia’s “Stoner Sloth” anti-marijuana campaign cost taxpayers about $250,000 USD South Carolina poll finds 59% […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:14:48
This Time It’s Happening [#31] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-happening-31/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:05:15 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=249 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-happening-31/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-happening-31/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Rachelle are joined by Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, a medical doctor and the sponsor of groundbreaking drug policy legislation, to discuss harm reduction, public health, and the future of drug policy in the United States. News Updates: College Kids Caught With Drugs May Not Get Kicked Off Financial Aid Anymore Heroin dealers could face murder charges […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-happening-31/">This Time It’s Happening [#31]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Sam and Rachelle are joined by Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, a medical doctor and the sponsor of groundbreaking drug policy legislation, to discuss harm reduction, public health, and the future of drug policy in the United States.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Drug of the Month: Heroin, installment two

Forecasts:

Call to Action:

Call your legislator!

Music Credits:

Intro: Andromeda by Treelo
Transition: Ida by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Some Kind of Mixture by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Love, Love, Love (Mountain Goats cover) by Wes Meadows

 

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Sam and Rachelle are joined by Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, a medical doctor and the sponsor of groundbreaking drug policy legislation, to discuss harm reduction, public health, and the future of drug policy in the United States. Sam and Rachelle are joined by Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, a medical doctor and the sponsor of groundbreaking drug policy legislation, to discuss harm reduction, public health, and the future of drug policy in the United States. News Updates: College Kids Caught With Drugs May Not Get Kicked Off Financial Aid Anymore Heroin dealers could face murder charges […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:11:42
This Time It’s Medical [#30] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-medical-30/ Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:20:17 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=240 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-medical-30/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-medical-30/feed/ 0 <p>** This week’s sound is a bit wonky during the round table discussion; don’t crank your volume too loud or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to everyone who let us know — we promise things should be back to normal next week! ** This week, Mike Liszewski, Director of Government Affairs […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-medical-30/">This Time It’s Medical [#30]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> CaYSwGoXEAANEH_

** This week’s sound is a bit wonky during the round table discussion; don’t crank your volume too loud or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to everyone who let us know — we promise things should be back to normal next week! **

This week, Mike Liszewski, Director of Government Affairs at Americans for Safe Access, and Andrew Livingston, Policy Analyst at Vicente Sederberg, join Rachelle to discuss some of the elements which can make or break a medical marijuana law.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecasts:

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

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** This week’s sound is a bit wonky during the round table discussion; don’t crank your volume too loud or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to everyone who let us know — we promise things should be back to normal next week! ** This week’s sound is a bit wonky during the round table discussion; don’t crank your volume too loud or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to everyone who let us know — we promise things should be back to normal next week! ** This week, Mike Liszewski, Director of Government Affairs […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:10:33
This Time It’s South of the Border [#29] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-south-of-the-border-29/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 04:20:19 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=233 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-south-of-the-border-29/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-south-of-the-border-29/feed/ 0 <p>This week, Guillermo Sivelli and Joel Anaya from Estudiantes por una Política Sensata de Drogas (EPSD) dive into the details of the latest drug policy developments in Mexico, including cannabis legalization, drug checking, and El Chapo. News Updates: New study in Baltimore shows lower crime near drug treatment centers Marijuana Stocks Trend Down in 2015 […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-south-of-the-border-29/">This Time It’s South of the Border [#29]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> This week, Guillermo Sivelli and Joel Anaya from Estudiantes por una Política Sensata de Drogas (EPSD) dive into the details of the latest drug policy developments in Mexico, including cannabis legalization, drug checking, and El Chapo.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecasts:

Call to Action:

Music Credits:

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This week, Guillermo Sivelli and Joel Anaya from Estudiantes por una Política Sensata de Drogas (EPSD) dive into the details of the latest drug policy developments in Mexico, including cannabis legalization, drug checking, and El Chapo. This week, Guillermo Sivelli and Joel Anaya from Estudiantes por una Política Sensata de Drogas (EPSD) dive into the details of the latest drug policy developments in Mexico, including cannabis legalization, drug checking, and El Chapo. News Updates: New study in Baltimore shows lower crime near drug treatment centers Marijuana Stocks Trend Down in 2015 […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:11:59
This Time It’s Social [#28] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-social-28/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:40:13 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=225 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-social-28/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-social-28/feed/ 0 <p>Emmett Reistroffer from the Englewood Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Brandon Emmett from the Alaska Marijuana Control Board break down some the issues surrounding the social use of cannabis. Focusing on two particular models, The Emmetts discuss the evolution of social use policies, why they’re important, and what they mean for the future […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-social-28/">This Time It’s Social [#28]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> mhhmmmhmmhmh

Emmett Reistroffer from the Englewood Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Brandon Emmett from the Alaska Marijuana Control Board break down some the issues surrounding the social use of cannabis. Focusing on two particular models, The Emmetts discuss the evolution of social use policies, why they’re important, and what they mean for the future of adult-use legalization.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecasts:

  • January 28, 2016: Next hearing for the owner and an employee of Kush Gods
  • The International Centre for Science in Drug Policy (ICSDP) wants to know your top five drug policy priorities, so take their survey and sign their open letter.

Drug of the Month:

  • Caffeine, installment four (recent news and trends)

Call to Action:

  • Contact your local grassroots organizations, find out your community decision makers are, talk with them about sensible regulations
  • Have an open conversation with your friends and family about cannabis use, visit socialuse.org

Music Credits:

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Emmett Reistroffer from the Englewood Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Brandon Emmett from the Alaska Marijuana Control Board break down some the issues surrounding the social use of cannabis. Focusing on two particular models, Emmett Reistroffer from the Englewood Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Brandon Emmett from the Alaska Marijuana Control Board break down some the issues surrounding the social use of cannabis. Focusing on two particular models, The Emmetts discuss the evolution of social use policies, why they’re important, and what they mean for the future […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:19:26
This Time It’s Personal [#27] http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-personal-27/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:53:23 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=204 http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-personal-27/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-personal-27/feed/ 0 <p>To kick off Season 2, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Randy Hencken, Chairman of SSDP’s Board of Trustees, and discuss addiction, recovery, the disease model, and Randy’s past experiences with heroin. News Updates: Health Canada recommends Naloxone be available over-the-counter Drug trial disaster incorrectly attributed to cannabis Second supervised-injection site approved in Vancouver Expert […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/this-time-its-personal-27/">This Time It’s Personal [#27]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> 12548931_1194768460537960_3009547374993906357_n

To kick off Season 2, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Randy Hencken, Chairman of SSDP’s Board of Trustees, and discuss addiction, recovery, the disease model, and Randy’s past experiences with heroin.

News Updates:

Headlines:

Forecasts:

  • February 3-5, 2016: Women Grow Leadership Summit in Denver with a special dance party fundraiser for SSDP Thursday night!
  • March 7-9, 2016: The ArcView Group will be hosting the first cannabis investor forum in Europe in Barcelona, Spain.

Drug of the Month: Caffeine, installment 3 (history)

Call to Action:

Join or donate SSDP. Support MAPS and SMART Recovery

Music Credits:

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To kick off Season 2, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Randy Hencken, Chairman of SSDP’s Board of Trustees, and discuss addiction, recovery, the disease model, and Randy’s past experiences with heroin. News Updates: Health Canada recommends Naloxone be a... To kick off Season 2, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Randy Hencken, Chairman of SSDP’s Board of Trustees, and discuss addiction, recovery, the disease model, and Randy’s past experiences with heroin. News Updates: Health Canada recommends Naloxone be available over-the-counter Drug trial disaster incorrectly attributed to cannabis Second supervised-injection site approved in Vancouver Expert […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:12:50
Your Weekly Dose of News [#26] http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-26/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:58:21 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=194 http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-26/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-26/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: Congress lifts ban on federal funding for needle exchanges Maine Governor Paul LePage under fire for racist remarks about heroin epidemic Mexico’s War on Drugs has Reduced Life Expectancy for Men New Hampshire bill would […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-26/">Your Weekly Dose of News [#26]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts.

News Updates:

Congress lifts ban on federal funding for needle exchanges

Maine Governor Paul LePage under fire for racist remarks about heroin epidemic

Mexico’s War on Drugs has Reduced Life Expectancy for Men

New Hampshire bill would let 18-year-olds drink under supervision of those over 22

Additional Headlines: 

New York state’s medical marijuana program launched on Thursday

Vermont Governor Calls for adult use legalization in state of the state address

Californian drug enforcer arrested for felony drug charges in Pennsylvania

El Chapo captured by Mexican authorities

 

Forecasts:

February 3-5: 2016 Women Grow Summit

#SSDP2016 registration open

 

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Your Weekly Dose of News [#25] http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-25/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 04:20:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=191 http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-25/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-25/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: “Kush Gods” marijuana delivery service busted in DC UC Systems Divests 30 Million Dollars from prison holdings Boston Globe endorses safe injection sites as response to overdose epidemic Surgeon General announces review of federal drug […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-25/">Your Weekly Dose of News [#25]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts.

News Updates:

“Kush Gods” marijuana delivery service busted in DC

UC Systems Divests 30 Million Dollars from prison holdings

Boston Globe endorses safe injection sites as response to overdose epidemic

Surgeon General announces review of federal drug policies

Forecasts:

anuary 1st was the two-year anniversary of the first legal non-medical sale of marijuana in recent history!

January 17, 2016: This Week in Drugs Season 2 begins.

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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: “Kush Gods” marijuana delivery service busted in DC UC Systems Divests 30 Million Dollars from prison holdings Boston Glo... During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: “Kush Gods” marijuana delivery service busted in DC UC Systems Divests 30 Million Dollars from prison holdings Boston Globe endorses safe injection sites as response to overdose epidemic Surgeon General announces review of federal drug […] This Week in Drugs clean 39:54
Your Weekly Dose of News [#24] http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-24/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 03:52:11 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=189 http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-24/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-24/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: EU Court rules against minimum pricing for alcohol Australian Public Health Officials walk away from Stoner sloth Colombia legalizes the production and sale of medical marijuana Administration Urges High Court to Drop Lawsuit against Colorado […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-24/">Your Weekly Dose of News [#24]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts.

News Updates:

EU Court rules against minimum pricing for alcohol

Australian Public Health Officials walk away from Stoner sloth

Colombia legalizes the production and sale of medical marijuana

Administration Urges High Court to Drop Lawsuit against Colorado

Forecasts:

Tune in to the next episode of Marijuana Today to hear Sam as a special guest

January 4-6, 2016: The New Hampshire Primary Student Convention

 

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Your Weekly Dose of News [#23] http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-23/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 04:20:03 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=186 http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-23/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-23/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: Flex Your Rights Releases Open Police Complaints Website Teen marijuana use holds steady despite legalization 60 Minutes Profiles Michael Botticelli Pittsburgh Police Union Files Civil Rights Grievance over Officer Drug Tests Forecasts: January 27, 2016: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-23/">Your Weekly Dose of News [#23]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts.

News Updates:

Flex Your Rights Releases Open Police Complaints Website

Teen marijuana use holds steady despite legalization

60 Minutes Profiles Michael Botticelli

Pittsburgh Police Union Files Civil Rights Grievance over Officer Drug Tests

Forecasts:

January 27, 2016: Cannabis Career Fair in Denver, CO

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Your Weekly Dose of News [#22] http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-22/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 04:20:45 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=182 http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-22/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-22/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. News Updates: Police Departments use Young People as Confidential Informants and it’s Fucked Up. Cherokee Chief Vetoes Marijuana Study; Council Uphold Veto Teen drunk driving rates have plummeted since 2002 […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-22/">Your Weekly Dose of News [#22]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> pie2015

During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so.

News Updates:

Police Departments use Young People as Confidential Informants and it’s Fucked Up.

Cherokee Chief Vetoes Marijuana Study; Council Uphold Veto

Teen drunk driving rates have plummeted since 2002

Prison Policy Initiative Releases report on mass incarceration

Forecasts:

December 14-16, 2015: High Times Cannabis Business Conference

April 15-17, 2016: #SSDP2016

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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. News Updates: Police Departments use Young People as Confidential Informants and it’s Fucked Up. During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. News Updates: Police Departments use Young People as Confidential Informants and it’s Fucked Up. Cherokee Chief Vetoes Marijuana Study; Council Uphold Veto Teen drunk driving rates have plummeted since 2002 […] This Week in Drugs clean 37:54
Your Weekly Dose of News [#21] http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-21/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 21:20:26 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=179 http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-21/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-21/feed/ 0 <p>During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. Producer Tyler Williams joins the team to discuss news updates, and we will be announcing our Season 2 launch date shortly. News Updates: Mexico may allow for drug checking by […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/your-weekly-dose-of-news-21/">Your Weekly Dose of News [#21]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so.

Producer Tyler Williams joins the team to discuss news updates, and we will be announcing our Season 2 launch date shortly.

News Updates:

Mexico may allow for drug checking by NGOs

Drunk Russian sailor crashes 7,000-ton ship into Scotland — at full speed

#Everylinecounts campaign targets end users’ conscience to reduce cocaine demand

Turing Pharmaceuticals reverses promise to lower drug cost

Forecasts:

Sentencing Reform and Correction Act of 2015

December 15, 2015: The 82nd anniversary of the enactment of the 21st amendment.

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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. Producer Tyler Williams joins the team to discuss news updates, and we will be announcing our Season 2 launch dat... During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. Producer Tyler Williams joins the team to discuss news updates, and we will be announcing our Season 2 launch date shortly. News Updates: Mexico may allow for drug checking by […] This Week in Drugs clean 33:51
Reform Recap [#20] http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-recap-20/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:47:39 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=177 http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-recap-20/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-recap-20/feed/ 0 <p>A collection of interviews with attendees of the 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance, and our final episode for season 1. This Week in Drugs will be on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks, but we will continue to produce weekly news updates until season two resumes […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-recap-20/">Reform Recap [#20]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> A collection of interviews with attendees of the 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance, and our final episode for season 1.

This Week in Drugs will be on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks, but we will continue to produce weekly news updates until season two resumes with full length episodes in 2016.

Thanks for listening and all of your support!

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A collection of interviews with attendees of the 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance, and our final episode for season 1. This Week in Drugs will be on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks, A collection of interviews with attendees of the 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance, and our final episode for season 1. This Week in Drugs will be on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks, but we will continue to produce weekly news updates until season two resumes […] This Week in Drugs clean 41:14
Scheduling Conflict [#19] http://thisweekindrugs.org/scheduling-conflict-19/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 20:21:02 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=174 http://thisweekindrugs.org/scheduling-conflict-19/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/scheduling-conflict-19/feed/ 1 <p>Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access and Bill Piper of the Drug Policy Alliance chop up the difference and comparative advantages/disadvantages of re-scheduling and de-scheduling marijuana, as current Presidential candidates begin to call for such action in the United States. Calls to action: Take action through the action alerts page with Americans for Safe Access […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/scheduling-conflict-19/">Scheduling Conflict [#19]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access and Bill Piper of the Drug Policy Alliance chop up the difference and comparative advantages/disadvantages of re-scheduling and de-scheduling marijuana, as current Presidential candidates begin to call for such action in the United States.

Calls to action:

Drug of the month: Caffeine

News stories:

Forecasts:

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Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access and Bill Piper of the Drug Policy Alliance chop up the difference and comparative advantages/disadvantages of re-scheduling and de-scheduling marijuana, as current Presidential candidates begin to call for su... Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access and Bill Piper of the Drug Policy Alliance chop up the difference and comparative advantages/disadvantages of re-scheduling and de-scheduling marijuana, as current Presidential candidates begin to call for such action in the United States. Calls to action: Take action through the action alerts page with Americans for Safe Access […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:02:15
Good Morning Baltimore [#18] http://thisweekindrugs.org/good-morning-baltimore-18/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 04:20:02 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=172 http://thisweekindrugs.org/good-morning-baltimore-18/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/good-morning-baltimore-18/feed/ 0 <p>Sam and Rachelle have both recently completed intense Maryland medical marijuana application processes for work, and as such have a special, shorter-length episode this week which includes only the weekly news and forecast, but this time with even more depth. News Stories As of 5pm Friday, Maryland “had processed 50 grower applications, 36 processor applications […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/good-morning-baltimore-18/">Good Morning Baltimore [#18]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Sam and Rachelle have both recently completed intense Maryland medical marijuana application processes for work, and as such have a special, shorter-length episode this week which includes only the weekly news and forecast, but this time with even more depth.

News Stories

Forecasts

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Sam and Rachelle have both recently completed intense Maryland medical marijuana application processes for work, and as such have a special, shorter-length episode this week which includes only the weekly news and forecast, Sam and Rachelle have both recently completed intense Maryland medical marijuana application processes for work, and as such have a special, shorter-length episode this week which includes only the weekly news and forecast, but this time with even more depth. News Stories As of 5pm Friday, Maryland “had processed 50 grower applications, 36 processor applications […] This Week in Drugs clean 33:32
SSDPness Showcase [#17] http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdpness-showcase-17/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:20:43 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=162 http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdpness-showcase-17/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdpness-showcase-17/feed/ 0 <p>On this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Williams, our producer, and Scott Cecil, our biggest fan, who both work as outreach coordinators for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They tell us about some incredible recent victories by SSDP chapters across the country in areas like Good Samaritan policies, medical marijuana on campuses, drug education, […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/ssdpness-showcase-17/">SSDPness Showcase [#17]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> On this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Williams, our producer, and Scott Cecil, our biggest fan, who both work as outreach coordinators for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They tell us about some incredible recent victories by SSDP chapters across the country in areas like Good Samaritan policies, medical marijuana on campuses, drug education, and much more.

Calls to action:

  • Donate to Ross Ulbricht’s legal defense at FreeRoss.org!
  • If you’re a student, find or start a chapter of SSDP!

Drug of the month: Caffeine, installment #1 (where it comes from).

News stories:

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Forecasts:

  • Tuesday, 11/3: Election Day! Ohio will be voting on Issue 3 to legalize medical and adult use of marijuana. Sam says vote Yes, Rachelle says vote No.
  • Friday, 11/6: Deadline for medical marijuana business license applications in Maryland, the gateway to the South. Rachelle and Sam will both be working hard this week on finalizing applications for their day jobs.
  • Saturday, 11/7: If you’re in the Denver area, the Harm Reduction Action Center will be hosting a neighborhood clean-up day. They will be meeting up at 10 am at 231 E. Colfax for the neighborhood clean-up.

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On this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Williams, our producer, and Scott Cecil, our biggest fan, who both work as outreach coordinators for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They tell us about some incredible recent victories by SSDP chapters acros... On this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Williams, our producer, and Scott Cecil, our biggest fan, who both work as outreach coordinators for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They tell us about some incredible recent victories by SSDP chapters across the country in areas like Good Samaritan policies, medical marijuana on campuses, drug education, […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:06:44
All About Psilocybin [#16] http://thisweekindrugs.org/all-about-psilocybin-16/ Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:28:39 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=160 http://thisweekindrugs.org/all-about-psilocybin-16/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/all-about-psilocybin-16/feed/ 0 <p>On this week’s episode we talk psilocybin & other psychedelics with two members of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy‘s board of directors: Gonzo Nieto and Alex Betsos. Calls to action: Share your own experiences with psychedelics with friends and family to help end the stigma! Get involved with a group like SSDP to show decision-makers […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/all-about-psilocybin-16/">All About Psilocybin [#16]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> On this week’s episode we talk psilocybin & other psychedelics with two members of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy‘s board of directors: Gonzo Nieto and Alex Betsos.

Calls to action:

  • Share your own experiences with psychedelics with friends and family to help end the stigma!
  • Get involved with a group like SSDP to show decision-makers that people support for reform. Talk to your MPs (or whatever elected officials are called in your country)!

Drug of the month: Psilocybin, installment #4 (news and trends). If you’re interested in participating in the upcoming John Hopkins University study on mystical experiences and psilocybin, learn more here.

News stories:

Forecasts:

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On this week’s episode we talk psilocybin & other psychedelics with two members of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy‘s board of directors: Gonzo Nieto and Alex Betsos. Calls to action: Share your own experiences with psychedelics with friends ... On this week’s episode we talk psilocybin & other psychedelics with two members of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy‘s board of directors: Gonzo Nieto and Alex Betsos. Calls to action: Share your own experiences with psychedelics with friends and family to help end the stigma! Get involved with a group like SSDP to show decision-makers […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:04:41
Responsible Ohio: a Debate Among Reformers [#15] http://thisweekindrugs.org/responsible-ohio-15/ Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:47:32 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=153 http://thisweekindrugs.org/responsible-ohio-15/#comments http://thisweekindrugs.org/responsible-ohio-15/feed/ 12 <p>On this week’s episode we depart from our normal friendly conversation and bring you a friendly debate on ResponsibleOhio‘s initiative to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State: Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project opposes it (as an individual – MPP is officially neutral), and Russ Belville of the Russ Belville Show is a supporter. Calls to action: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/responsible-ohio-15/">Responsible Ohio: a Debate Among Reformers [#15]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> RO logo

On this week’s episode we depart from our normal friendly conversation and bring you a friendly debate on ResponsibleOhio‘s initiative to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State: Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project opposes it (as an individual – MPP is officially neutral), and Russ Belville of the Russ Belville Show is a supporter.

Calls to action:

Drug of the month: Psilocybin, installment #3 (history)

News stories:

Forecasts:

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On this week’s episode we depart from our normal friendly conversation and bring you a friendly debate on ResponsibleOhio‘s initiative to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State: Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project opposes it (as an individual –... On this week’s episode we depart from our normal friendly conversation and bring you a friendly debate on ResponsibleOhio‘s initiative to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State: Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project opposes it (as an individual – MPP is officially neutral), and Russ Belville of the Russ Belville Show is a supporter. Calls to action: […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:10:01
Ocean State Overview [#14] http://thisweekindrugs.org/ocean-state-overview-14/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:01:02 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=146 http://thisweekindrugs.org/ocean-state-overview-14/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/ocean-state-overview-14/feed/ 0 <p>  On this week’s episode, we speak with Jared Moffat and Rebecca Nieves McGoldrick, a political power couple who are working towards all sorts of incredible reforms in Rhode Island. Jared is the RI political director of the Marijuana Policy Project, and Rebecca is the executive director of Protect Families First. Calls to action: Like Regulate […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/ocean-state-overview-14/">Ocean State Overview [#14]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p>

 

On this week’s episode, we speak with Jared Moffat and Rebecca Nieves McGoldrick, a political power couple who are working towards all sorts of incredible reforms in Rhode Island. Jared is the RI political director of the Marijuana Policy Project, and Rebecca is the executive director of Protect Families First.

Calls to action:

  • Like Regulate Rhode Island on Facebook & Twitter, and tell your friends and family in RI to call their legislators to support reform.
  • Follow Protect Families First on Facebook, and volunteer with them when they send out action alerts about specific bills, especially helping get back their Good Samaritan law.

Drug of the month: Psilocybin, installment #2 (science)

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Lower the Drinking Age [#13] http://thisweekindrugs.org/lower-the-drinking-age-13/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 05:48:57 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=135 http://thisweekindrugs.org/lower-the-drinking-age-13/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/lower-the-drinking-age-13/feed/ 0 <p>On this week’s episode, we speak with John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative, and Alex Koroknay-Palicz, former executive director of the National Youth Rights Association, about lowering the drinking age in the United States. Calls to action: Call your Congressional representatives, attend campaign events, and tell them to reconsider the drinking age! Start a chapter […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/lower-the-drinking-age-13/">Lower the Drinking Age [#13]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> McLovin ID

On this week’s episode, we speak with John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative, and Alex Koroknay-Palicz, former executive director of the National Youth Rights Association, about lowering the drinking age in the United States.

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Drug of the month: Psilocybin, installment #1 (background)

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On this week’s episode, we speak with John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative, and Alex Koroknay-Palicz, former executive director of the National Youth Rights Association, about lowering the drinking age in the United States. On this week’s episode, we speak with John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative, and Alex Koroknay-Palicz, former executive director of the National Youth Rights Association, about lowering the drinking age in the United States. Calls to action: Call your Congressional representatives, attend campaign events, and tell them to reconsider the drinking age! Start a chapter […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:00:05
The Zendo Project [#12] http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-zendo-project-12/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 04:20:42 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=129 http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-zendo-project-12/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-zendo-project-12/feed/ 0 <p>  On this week’s episode, TWiD talks with Sara Gael and Irina Alexander of the Zendo Project about psychedelic harm reduction and their recent work at Burning Man 2015. As discussed on the episode, Zendo has four principles that they use to help people get through difficult experiences: Create a Safe Space Sitting, Not Guiding Talk Through, […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-zendo-project-12/">The Zendo Project [#12]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> 12025469_10100553041587379_1599896328_n

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On this week’s episode, TWiD talks with Sara Gael and Irina Alexander of the Zendo Project about psychedelic harm reduction and their recent work at Burning Man 2015.

As discussed on the episode, Zendo has four principles that they use to help people get through difficult experiences:

  1. Create a Safe Space
  2. Sitting, Not Guiding
  3. Talk Through, Not Down
  4. Difficult is Not the Same as Bad

Calls to Action:

Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #4 (current trends)

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  On this week’s episode, TWiD talks with Sara Gael and Irina Alexander of the Zendo Project about psychedelic harm reduction and their recent work at Burning Man 2015. As discussed on the episode, Zendo has four principles that they use to help people...   On this week’s episode, TWiD talks with Sara Gael and Irina Alexander of the Zendo Project about psychedelic harm reduction and their recent work at Burning Man 2015. As discussed on the episode, Zendo has four principles that they use to help people get through difficult experiences: Create a Safe Space Sitting, Not Guiding Talk Through, […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:03:27
Story Time with Eric Sterling [#11] http://thisweekindrugs.org/story-time-with-eric-sterling-11/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 04:20:30 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=117 http://thisweekindrugs.org/story-time-with-eric-sterling-11/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/story-time-with-eric-sterling-11/feed/ 0 <p>On this week’s episode, we premiere a fun new segment called “Story time with Eric Sterling” of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, a man that many refer to as the godfather of the drug policy reform movement. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #3 (history) News stories: Newly Risen From Yeast: THC Drug Policy Discussed […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/story-time-with-eric-sterling-11/">Story Time with Eric Sterling [#11]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> On this week’s episode, we premiere a fun new segment called “Story time with Eric Sterling” of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, a man that many refer to as the godfather of the drug policy reform movement.

Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #3 (history)

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On this week’s episode, we premiere a fun new segment called “Story time with Eric Sterling” of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, a man that many refer to as the godfather of the drug policy reform movement. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, On this week’s episode, we premiere a fun new segment called “Story time with Eric Sterling” of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, a man that many refer to as the godfather of the drug policy reform movement. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #3 (history) News stories: Newly Risen From Yeast: THC Drug Policy Discussed […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:05:06
Marijuana Market Magic [#10] http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-market-magic-10/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 04:20:16 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=110 http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-market-magic-10/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-market-magic-10/feed/ 0 <p>For our first episode in the double digits, we talk about the strategies and challenges in analyzing legal marijuana markets with guests Andrew Livingston of Vicente Sederberg and Adam Orens of the Marijuana Policy Group, which recently released a first-of-its-kind study on marijuana equivalencies . Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #2 (science) News stories: Mexico […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/marijuana-market-magic-10/">Marijuana Market Magic [#10]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> For our first episode in the double digits, we talk about the strategies and challenges in analyzing legal marijuana markets with guests Andrew Livingston of Vicente Sederberg and Adam Orens of the Marijuana Policy Group, which recently released a first-of-its-kind study on marijuana equivalencies .

Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #2 (science)

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For our first episode in the double digits, we talk about the strategies and challenges in analyzing legal marijuana markets with guests Andrew Livingston of Vicente Sederberg and Adam Orens of the Marijuana Policy Group, For our first episode in the double digits, we talk about the strategies and challenges in analyzing legal marijuana markets with guests Andrew Livingston of Vicente Sederberg and Adam Orens of the Marijuana Policy Group, which recently released a first-of-its-kind study on marijuana equivalencies . Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #2 (science) News stories: Mexico […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:03:05
The War on Students [#9] http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-war-on-students-9/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 04:20:07 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=107 http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-war-on-students-9/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-war-on-students-9/feed/ 0 <p>In this week’s episode, we speak with Brian Gralnick and Marisa Garcia, both major activists with SSDP against the Higher Education Act’s provision that bars students with drug convictions from receiving federal financial aid. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #1 (where it comes from and how it’s used) Shout-out: Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading organization promoting drug […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-war-on-students-9/">The War on Students [#9]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In this week’s episode, we speak with Brian Gralnick and Marisa Garcia, both major activists with SSDP against the Higher Education Act’s provision that bars students with drug convictions from receiving federal financial aid.

Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #1 (where it comes from and how it’s used)

Shout-out: Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading organization promoting drug policies that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Brian Gralnick and Marisa Garcia, both major activists with SSDP against the Higher Education Act’s provision that bars students with drug convictions from receiving federal financial aid. In this week’s episode, we speak with Brian Gralnick and Marisa Garcia, both major activists with SSDP against the Higher Education Act’s provision that bars students with drug convictions from receiving federal financial aid. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #1 (where it comes from and how it’s used) Shout-out: Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading organization promoting drug […] This Week in Drugs clean 55:48
The State of DC Cannabis [#8] http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-state-of-dc-cannabis-8/ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 04:20:44 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=104 http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-state-of-dc-cannabis-8/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-state-of-dc-cannabis-8/feed/ 0 <p>In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Malik Burnett and Garrett Reuscher, who both helped lead Washington D.C.’s successful marijuana legalization campaign to discuss the current status of marijuana in DC, along with the issues that Congress and DC’s unique status have caused in a post-prohibition world. Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #4 (trends). Shout-out: Love […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/the-state-of-dc-cannabis-8/">The State of DC Cannabis [#8]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Malik Burnett and Garrett Reuscher, who both helped lead Washington D.C.’s successful marijuana legalization campaign to discuss the current status of marijuana in DC, along with the issues that Congress and DC’s unique status have caused in a post-prohibition world.

Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #4 (trends).

Shout-out: Love for Liberty, an indiegogo fundraiser to help with medical expenses for the family of Sara Arnold, founder of the Family Law and Cannabis Alliance, whose daughter was very recently diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma, an inoperable brainstem tumor with a grim prognosis. All of us who have met Liberty are heartbroken to hear that such a bright light can be taken from the world so soon and so suddenly.

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Malik Burnett and Garrett Reuscher, who both helped lead Washington D.C.’s successful marijuana legalization campaign to discuss the current status of marijuana in DC, In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Malik Burnett and Garrett Reuscher, who both helped lead Washington D.C.’s successful marijuana legalization campaign to discuss the current status of marijuana in DC, along with the issues that Congress and DC’s unique status have caused in a post-prohibition world. Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #4 (trends). Shout-out: Love […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:02:52
Where the Silk Road Ends [#7] http://thisweekindrugs.org/where-the-silk-road-ends-7/ Sun, 23 Aug 2015 05:10:27 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=100 http://thisweekindrugs.org/where-the-silk-road-ends-7/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/where-the-silk-road-ends-7/feed/ 0 <p>In this week’s episode, the TWiD crew was honored to speak with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross Ulbricht, who was recently convicted for running the Silk Road online marketplace under the (shared?) pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts. We were also joined by Meghan Ralston, former Harm Reduction Manager for the Drug Policy Alliance, to talk about the website […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/where-the-silk-road-ends-7/">Where the Silk Road Ends [#7]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In this week’s episode, the TWiD crew was honored to speak with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross Ulbricht, who was recently convicted for running the Silk Road online marketplace under the (shared?) pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts. We were also joined by Meghan Ralston, former Harm Reduction Manager for the Drug Policy Alliance, to talk about the website and ensuing legal battle and what it means for the future of drug marketplaces and drug policy.

We encourage listeners to donate to Ross’ legal defense here, to help him appeal his unjust life sentence.

Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #3 (history).

Shout-out: The Zendo Project, a psychedelic harm reduction group that provides services to festival-goers (if you’re going to Burning Man, you’ll be able to find them at two locations: 2:45 & Arcade and 9:15 & Donniker)

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In this week’s episode, the TWiD crew was honored to speak with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross Ulbricht, who was recently convicted for running the Silk Road online marketplace under the (shared?) pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts. In this week’s episode, the TWiD crew was honored to speak with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross Ulbricht, who was recently convicted for running the Silk Road online marketplace under the (shared?) pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts. We were also joined by Meghan Ralston, former Harm Reduction Manager for the Drug Policy Alliance, to talk about the website […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:11:50
Students, Social Change, and Industry [#6] http://thisweekindrugs.org/students-social-change-and-industry-6-2/ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:05:23 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=95 http://thisweekindrugs.org/students-social-change-and-industry-6-2/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/students-social-change-and-industry-6-2/feed/ 0 <p>The SSDPness is palpable in this week’s episode of TWiD, as Sam and Rachelle bring on Kris Krane, President of 4Front Ventures and former Students for Sensible Drug Policy Executive Director, and Betty Aldworth, current Executive Director of SSDP, to talk about student-led social change, the marijuana industry, and more. Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #2 (science). News stories: […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/students-social-change-and-industry-6-2/">Students, Social Change, and Industry [#6]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> The SSDPness is palpable in this week’s episode of TWiD, as Sam and Rachelle bring on Kris Krane, President of 4Front Ventures and former Students for Sensible Drug Policy Executive Director, and Betty Aldworth, current Executive Director of SSDP, to talk about student-led social change, the marijuana industry, and more.

Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #2 (science).

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The SSDPness is palpable in this week’s episode of TWiD, as Sam and Rachelle bring on Kris Krane, President of 4Front Ventures and former Students for Sensible Drug Policy Executive Director, and Betty Aldworth, current Executive Director of SSDP, The SSDPness is palpable in this week’s episode of TWiD, as Sam and Rachelle bring on Kris Krane, President of 4Front Ventures and former Students for Sensible Drug Policy Executive Director, and Betty Aldworth, current Executive Director of SSDP, to talk about student-led social change, the marijuana industry, and more. Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #2 (science). News stories: […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:14:15
End Stigma, Fight Overdose! [#5] http://thisweekindrugs.org/end-stigma-fight-overdose-5/ Sun, 09 Aug 2015 06:13:31 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=79 http://thisweekindrugs.org/end-stigma-fight-overdose-5/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/end-stigma-fight-overdose-5/feed/ 0 <p>In their fifth episode, the TWiD crew switches up “drug of the week” to a new format, while tackling cocaine as their first “drug of the month”. This week’s guest expert is Lisa Raville of the Harm Reduction Action Center, who discusses the current opiate overdose epidemic, life-saving naloxone, and other harm reduction policies and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/end-stigma-fight-overdose-5/">End Stigma, Fight Overdose! [#5]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In their fifth episode, the TWiD crew switches up “drug of the week” to a new format, while tackling cocaine as their first “drug of the month”. This week’s guest expert is Lisa Raville of the Harm Reduction Action Center, who discusses the current opiate overdose epidemic, life-saving naloxone, and other harm reduction policies and techniques that are currently saving lives in the drug war.

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In their fifth episode, the TWiD crew switches up “drug of the week” to a new format, while tackling cocaine as their first “drug of the month”. This week’s guest expert is Lisa Raville of the Harm Reduction Action Center, In their fifth episode, the TWiD crew switches up “drug of the week” to a new format, while tackling cocaine as their first “drug of the month”. This week’s guest expert is Lisa Raville of the Harm Reduction Action Center, who discusses the current opiate overdose epidemic, life-saving naloxone, and other harm reduction policies and […] This Week in Drugs clean 58:45
Reform in Connecticut [#4] http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-in-connecticut-4/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:00:56 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=73 http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-in-connecticut-4/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-in-connecticut-4/feed/ 0 <p>This week’s episode features our first roundtable interview with a sitting government official, Mike Lawlor, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning in Connecticut – here to discuss upcoming criminal justice reforms in the state, along with the impact of past sensible drug policy reforms that have taken place. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/reform-in-connecticut-4/">Reform in Connecticut [#4]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> This week’s episode features our first roundtable interview with a sitting government official, Mike Lawlor, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning in Connecticut – here to discuss upcoming criminal justice reforms in the state, along with the impact of past sensible drug policy reforms that have taken place.

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This week’s episode features our first roundtable interview with a sitting government official, Mike Lawlor, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning in Connecticut – here to discuss upcoming criminal justice reforms in the state, This week’s episode features our first roundtable interview with a sitting government official, Mike Lawlor, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning in Connecticut – here to discuss upcoming criminal justice reforms in the state, along with the impact of past sensible drug policy reforms that have taken place. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 1:02:01
Amend the Rave Act! [#3] http://thisweekindrugs.org/amend-the-rave-act-3/ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 04:03:55 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=70 http://thisweekindrugs.org/amend-the-rave-act-3/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/amend-the-rave-act-3/feed/ 0 <p>In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle discuss MDMA as the drug of the week, and invite special guests Brooke Gilbert of the AMPLIFY project and Stefanie Jones, Nightlife Community Engagement Manager with the Drug Policy Alliance. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe and rate! Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/amend-the-rave-act-3/">Amend the Rave Act! [#3]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle discuss MDMA as the drug of the week, and invite special guests Brooke Gilbert of the AMPLIFY project and Stefanie Jones, Nightlife Community Engagement Manager with the Drug Policy Alliance. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe and rate!

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In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle discuss MDMA as the drug of the week, and invite special guests Brooke Gilbert of the AMPLIFY project and Stefanie Jones, Nightlife Community Engagement Manager with the Drug Policy Alliance. In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle discuss MDMA as the drug of the week, and invite special guests Brooke Gilbert of the AMPLIFY project and Stefanie Jones, Nightlife Community Engagement Manager with the Drug Policy Alliance. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe and rate! Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 1:07:17
International Issues [#2] http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-issues-2/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:15:38 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=67 http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-issues-2/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-issues-2/feed/ 0 <p>In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle continue putting their spin on drug policy news and events, make their predictions about future trends, put a special feature on marijuana, and are joined by expert guests Sanho Tree and Zara Snapp to discuss international drug policy ins and outs. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/international-issues-2/">International Issues [#2]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle continue putting their spin on drug policy news and events, make their predictions about future trends, put a special feature on marijuana, and are joined by expert guests Sanho Tree and Zara Snapp to discuss international drug policy ins and outs. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe and rate!

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In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle continue putting their spin on drug policy news and events, make their predictions about future trends, put a special feature on marijuana, and are joined by expert guests Sanho Tree and Zara Snapp to discuss in... In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle continue putting their spin on drug policy news and events, make their predictions about future trends, put a special feature on marijuana, and are joined by expert guests Sanho Tree and Zara Snapp to discuss international drug policy ins and outs. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe […] This Week in Drugs clean 1:05:14
Piloting Post-Prohibition [#1] http://thisweekindrugs.org/piloting-post-prohibition-1/ Sun, 12 Jul 2015 02:43:48 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=50 http://thisweekindrugs.org/piloting-post-prohibition-1/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/piloting-post-prohibition-1/feed/ 0 <p>In their first full-length episode, the TWiD crew discuss newsworthy drug policy stories, make predictions for upcoming events in the world of drug policy, discuss alcohol as the drug of the week, and cap it all off with a roundtable discussion with Major Neill Franklin, Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/piloting-post-prohibition-1/">Piloting Post-Prohibition [#1]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> In their first full-length episode, the TWiD crew discuss newsworthy drug policy stories, make predictions for upcoming events in the world of drug policy, discuss alcohol as the drug of the week, and cap it all off with a roundtable discussion with Major Neill Franklin, Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition.

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In their first full-length episode, the TWiD crew discuss newsworthy drug policy stories, make predictions for upcoming events in the world of drug policy, discuss alcohol as the drug of the week, and cap it all off with a roundtable discussion with Ma... In their first full-length episode, the TWiD crew discuss newsworthy drug policy stories, make predictions for upcoming events in the world of drug policy, discuss alcohol as the drug of the week, and cap it all off with a roundtable discussion with Major Neill Franklin, Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 58:36
Introduction http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 01:09:05 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=48 http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction/feed/ 0 <p>For his final show with SSDP Radio, former UConn President Tyler Williams brings on UConn SSDP alumnus Sam Tracy and former MPP legislative analyst Rachelle Yeung to discuss their new project: This Week in Drugs, a weekly podcast about all things drugs and drug policy, launching July 12, 2015.   Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/introduction/">Introduction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> For his final show with SSDP Radio, former UConn President Tyler Williams brings on UConn SSDP alumnus Sam Tracy and former MPP legislative analyst Rachelle Yeung to discuss their new project: This Week in Drugs, a weekly podcast about all things drugs and drug policy, launching July 12, 2015.

 

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For his final show with SSDP Radio, former UConn President Tyler Williams brings on UConn SSDP alumnus Sam Tracy and former MPP legislative analyst Rachelle Yeung to discuss their new project: This Week in Drugs, For his final show with SSDP Radio, former UConn President Tyler Williams brings on UConn SSDP alumnus Sam Tracy and former MPP legislative analyst Rachelle Yeung to discuss their new project: This Week in Drugs, a weekly podcast about all things drugs and drug policy, launching July 12, 2015.   Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 25:23
Promo Pilot http://thisweekindrugs.org/promo-pilot/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 01:07:23 +0000 http://thisweekindrugs.org/?p=46 http://thisweekindrugs.org/promo-pilot/#respond http://thisweekindrugs.org/promo-pilot/feed/ 0 <p>Introducing This Week in Drugs! Stay tuned for full episodes launching on July 12, 2015. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org/promo-pilot/">Promo Pilot</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thisweekindrugs.org">This Week in Drugs</a>.</p> Introducing This Week in Drugs! Stay tuned for full episodes launching on July 12, 2015.

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Introducing This Week in Drugs! Stay tuned for full episodes launching on July 12, 2015. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Introducing This Week in Drugs! Stay tuned for full episodes launching on July 12, 2015. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn This Week in Drugs clean 1:36