Drug Policy Alliance

Since 2015, U.S. taxpayers have allocated nearly $13 billion to international “counternarcotics” activities, including law enforcement, military support and punitive drug policies.  According to a report by Harm Reduction International (HRI) and the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), this...

The advocacy organizations have formally requested Governor Kathy Hochul to appoint seasoned leaders to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The coalition emphasizes the need to uphold the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act's (MRTA) equity commitments in New York's cannabis market. Concerns...

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has unveiled a comprehensive draft of an executive order aimed at transforming federal cannabis policy through an equity-driven and public health-focused lens. Announced in Washington, D.C., the proposal outlines steps for Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency to...

Despite claiming over 100,000 lives annually, the U.S. overdose crisis received minimal attention during the recent presidential campaign, which concluded with Donald Trump’s victory. This oversight comes as overdose deaths continue to rise among Black and Indigenous Americans, revealing a...

On September 1, Oregon officially reinstalled criminal penalties for drug possession under House Bill 4002, ending a nearly four-year experiment with drug decriminalization. This shift, which ironically comes just a day after International Overdose Awareness Day, is drawing sharp criticism from...

As the public comment period for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act nears its July 22 deadline, the initiative has garnered significant public engagement. More than 33,000 comments have...

In a new joint report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) reveal the severe impact of federal drug prohibition on immigrant deportations. As reported by Cultivated News, between 2002 and 2020, more than 500,000 immigrants were deported for drug offenses, many of which are...

President Joe Biden recently acknowledged that his marijuana pardons did not expunge records, despite previous claims. At a campaign event last month in Philadelphia with VP Kamala Harris, Biden reiterated his commitment to ensuring that no one should be in jail merely for using or possessing...

A coalition of bipartisan cannabis advocates, industry leaders and grassroots organizations mobilized by the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) will convene in the nation’s capital on April 18, 2024, for a 420 Unity Day of Action. This gathering marks a unified effort to pressure Congress and...

Oregon lawmakers passed a bill seeking to reform the state’s approach to drug possession and addiction treatment. House Bill 4002, designed to counteract the fentanyl crisis and amend aspects of the voter-approved Measure 110, is now awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s signature. Legislative...

OnPoint NYC, the non-profit that runs two overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the United States, recently released a baseline report with data from year one of their operation. The first report of its kind confirms that OPCs can save hundreds of lives each year.  In November 2021, New York City ...

As the cannabis industry continues to blossom, it becomes increasingly important to spotlight those at the forefront of the green revolution. In this evolving landscape, visionaries are emerging, shaping the industry, societal perceptions and legal frameworks. Here are the stories and...

In a letter circulating among national criminal justice reform organizations, concerns are raised about the White House's Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) on H.R. 467 of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act and its failure to address expanding mandatory minimums. “...

Humble & Fume Shakes Up Management Team Cannabis operator Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL) (OTCQX: HUMBF) has appointed Chris Candelario as the president of US distribution. Candelario is a veteran of nearly twenty years in the distribution industry. "Providing exceptional service is my...

The House of Cannabis (THCNYC), located in the historic cast-iron building at the intersection of Howard and Broadway in SoHo, opened its permanent home celebrating “high culture” and the enormous impact of cannabis on music, art, fashion, social reform, and agriculture. This three-...