Snapchat Making Efforts To Stop Drug Dealing
After a public safety alert about overdoses in the US, Snapchat and other social media companies are attempting to limit drug dealing.
Category: Legislation
Alcohol, Gambling, And Drug Ad Ban On Youtube
On June 14th, 2021, Youtube announced a ban on alcohol, gambling, or prescription drug-related ads on its homepage.
Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Overturns Cannabis Convictions
Illinois is the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Find out more about the State's new rules for marijuana and marijuana-offenders.
E-Cigarette Sales To Be Banned in San Francisco, Juul’s Headquarters
San Francisco, the home of the largest e-cigarette company in America, is now the first city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes.
Denver First In Nation To Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms
Denver will become the first city in the United States to effectively decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, the hallucinogen also known as “shrooms.”
Epidiolex Becomes First FDA Approved Marijuana-Based Drug Available In The US
In June, the FDA approved Epidiolex as the medication available in the United States which is made from cannabis. Learn why that's important.
Opioid Package Passed By Senate, 98-1 Bipartisan Vote
On October 3rd, 2018, the Senate passed an opioid package that contained several bills that have all faced contention in the past.
News: Politicians Leading The Fight Against Addiction
President Trump declared the Opioid Crisis a “Public Health Emergency,” and he's not the only politician who's taking action to fight addiction.
President Obama Launches Heroin And Opioid Awareness Week
Sept. 16 through 24 is officially Prescription Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week. Read how President Obama is addressing Heroin and Opioid addiction.
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