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Death of an Authoritarian

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Reason

Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

The Biden administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug is going forward without the support of the nation’s premier narcotics agency

The Independent UK

Biden's Spin on Marijuana's Rescheduling Exaggerates Its Practical Impact

Contrary to the president's rhetoric, moving marijuana to Schedule III will leave federal pot prohibition essentially unchanged.

Reason

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DEA Moves To Reclassify Marijuana as a Schedule III Drug

For over 50 years, marijuana has been in the same category of controlled substances as heroin and LSD. The DEA is finally proposing to end that ludicrous policy.

Reason

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy

The Independent UK

More than 100,000 people in the US died of drug overdoses in 2023

Sobering figure obscures the fact that the number of overdose deaths in the US declined for the first time since 2018

The Guardian - US

U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.

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Up 100% YTD, Is Canopy Growth Stock Overbought?

Canopy Growth stock has surged over 100% in 2024. Despite its recent gains, CGC stock remains a high-risk bet, due to its weak fundamentals and negative profit margins.

Barchart

Biden Exaggerates His Work To Reform Marijuana Policy

Biden has not delivered on his promise to decriminalize marijuana.

Reason

Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles

When marijuana becomes a Schedule III instead of a Schedule I substance under federal rules, researchers will face fewer barriers to studying it. But there will still be some roadblocks for science.

WEKU

Rescheduling Marijuana Does Not Address Today's Central Cannabis Issue

Moving marijuana to Schedule III, as the DEA plans to do, leaves federal pot prohibition essentially untouched.

Reason

How the Biden Marijuana Shift Could Impact Taxes

A pending Biden administration marijuana rule change could help some businesses lower their taxes.

Kiplinger

DEA Proposes Rescheduling Marijuana To Less Dangerous Drug

The U.S. DEA considers reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III, impacting research and business operations.

Top News

DEA Finally Expected To Reclassify Marijuana

The change from Schedule I to Schedule III is welcome, but removing it from the schedules altogether is the best option.

Reason

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International Business Times

Biden Administration Eyes Major Shift In Marijuana Policy, Reports Say

This reclassification would signal a recognition of the drug's potential medical benefits and its comparatively lower risk of abuse compared to other substances.

Top News

Florida Man Charged In Record Drug Seizure

Florida man charged with possession of large quantities of meth, cocaine, fentanyl, and counterfeit pills, along with firearms in Orlando. DEA agents execu...

Reason

It Took Me Months To Get the ADHD Meds the DEA Says Are Overprescribed

I'm the DEA's poster child for prescription stimulant abuse: a 30-something adult who needs a telehealth psychiatrist and can't remember what day the garbage truck comes.

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Colorado Sees Record Fentanyl Seizures Amid Cartel Expansion

DEA reports a surge in fentanyl seizures in Colorado due to cartels expanding into new regions, posing a significant public health concern with lethal dose...

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The Guardian - AU

Jeff Fenech unwittingly received packages containing drugs from alleged US trafficking group, court documents claim

Packages allegedly sent to former Australian boxer and others were intercepted by federal police, US affidavit says. Fenech has not been charged, and his lawyer says he is not a suspect for any criminal offences

Reason

Government Data Refute the Notion That Overprescribing Caused the 'Opioid Crisis'

The CDC’s numbers show that pain treatment is not responsible for escalating drug-related deaths.

Reason

Report: Adderall Shortage Led to 10 Percent Fewer Prescriptions Filled

The government still blames the private sector despite its own role in creating, exacerbating, and prolonging the shortage.

Reason

Drug Dealers Did Not Kill Cecilia Gentili. Prohibition Did.

If drug warriors really wanted to punish "those responsible" for the transgender activist's death, they would start by arresting themselves.

Top News

Dave Bautista Leads Star-Studded Cast In Action Thriller Trap House

Exciting action thriller 'Trap House' features a star-studded cast and intense storyline. DEA agent faces off against rebellious teenage thieves in a high-...

Top News

Dave Bautista's Trap House Adds Diverse Cast Of Rising Stars

Get ready for 'Trap House,' an action-packed film starring Dave Bautista and a star-studded cast, as DEA agents face off against their own teenage children...

WEKU

Flanked by Fat Joe, Harris urges DEA to 'get to it' on its marijuana review

Vice President Harris framed marijuana reform as a racial justice issue. It's also something that polls well with young voters.

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