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health8 days ago•6 min saved

DEA Targets Kratom's Potent Additive: Temporary Schedule I Plan for 7-OH

The DEA plans to temporarily place 7-OH, an opioid-like component of kratom, in Schedule I for two years (potentially extending to a third) for products above a certain threshold. Supporters say the move protects public health by curbing dependence and abuse, while critics question the science and warn it could hurt consumers who rely on kratom; the policy is framed as a win for the mainstream kratom industry amid political and lobbying dynamics.

via WIRED|

#7-oh #dea #drug-policy

policy11 days ago•7 min saved

DEA and FDA Push to Reschedule Marijuana, Emphasizing Medical Use and Lower Harms

Opening day of a cannabis rescheduling hearing features DEA and FDA arguing that marijuana has medical benefits and lower day-to-day harms than alcohol or opioids, supporting moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. Testimony describes real-world pain management benefits and relatively mild withdrawal, while opponents criticize the analysis and allege shifting precedent. The process continues through July 15 amid lawsuits and broader regulatory implications, including tax guidance, workplace rules, and updates to related federal forms and enforcement.

via Marijuana Moment|

#dea #drug-policy #fda

politics21 days ago•17 min saved

DEA Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling Opens With Opponents-Only Invitations

DEA’s hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III will run June 29–July 15, but invitees are limited to opponents of rescheduling, excluding supporters. The proceedings come amid multiple lawsuits and could unlock federal tax deductions, update gun-purchase forms, and expand protections for state-licensed medical cannabis if the rule is enacted.

via Marijuana Moment|

#dea #drug-policy #hearing

world29 days ago•14 min saved

Narco-Terrorism Revisited: Trump’s Latin American War Mirrors Reagan’s Cold War Playbook

The article argues that Trump’s aggressive Latin American interventions framed as a crackdown on narco-terrorism echo Reagan-era tactics, using the label to justify military action while targeting leftist governments. It traces the term’s Cold War origins—from Peru’s Shining Path and the Huallaga coca trade to Colombia’s M-19 and NSDD 221—showing how U.S. policy has repeatedly linked drugs to anti-communist aims. Today’s moves—designating gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, pressuring allies, and expanding security coalitions—are portrayed as a continuation of that approach, selectively applied to advance political objectives rather than solely curb drug trafficking.

via The Conversation|

#drug-policy #latin-america #narco-terrorism

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Inside the Controversy: The Enhanced Games and the Doping Debate

An inaugural Enhanced Games would permit performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, sparking a global debate over safety and fairness; supporters argue regulation could reduce risk and promote transparency, while critics warn it risks normalising doping. BBC's Dan Roan breaks down the controversy and notes that Olympian Ben Proud has joined.

via BBC|

#athletes #doping #drug-policy

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

White House: Rescheduling Marijuana Doesn't Make It Legal Nationwide

The White House drug czar clarifies that moving marijuana to Schedule III under federal law does not legalize cannabis nationwide; the administration argues Schedule III covers medical use and research, not broad legalization. The new National Drug Control Strategy also flags the dangers of high-potency marijuana and illicit grows, and federal plans to recriminalize hemp THC products are expected later this year. In short, state cannabis reforms remain at odds with federal law.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cannabis #drug-policy #federal-rescheduling

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Partial cannabis rescheduling fuels federal policy confusion

The Trump administration moved state-licensed medical cannabis products and FDA-approved cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III, a partial rescheduling that doesn’t fully normalize cannabis at the federal level. Experts say this is not a broad reclassification and hinges on future FDA decisions, leaving implementation unclear and raising questions about protections for patients, housing and employment, and equity for minority entrepreneurs. A June 29 DEA hearing on rescheduling adds to the uncertainty amid ongoing debate about alignment with the UN Single Convention and overall public support for full legalization.

via The Guardian|

#cannabis #dea #drug-policy

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Trump Admin Reschedules State-Licensed Marijuana to Open Research Path

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana will be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, initiating an expedited hearing to fully reschedule the substance; the move is aimed at expanding research and patient care, though it does not yet apply to marijuana generally. It follows a separate executive order from Trump to speed the review of psychedelic therapies, signaling broader reforms to medical research and treatment.

via Fox News|

#drug-policy #fda #marijuana-scheduling

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

US shifts cannabis to Schedule III, signaling policy rethink

The Justice Department reclassified cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, a historic policy shift that could boost research and access while marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ordered the reclassification, following President Trump’s directive, applying to FDA-regulated products and state-licensed medical marijuana. Once published in the Federal Register, the rule takes effect after 30 days and may face legal challenges, with a DEA hearing planned for late June.

via BBC|

#cannabis #drug-policy #federal-law

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Moves to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drug Research

Trump plans to sign an executive order to accelerate research into psychedelic drugs such as LSD, Ecstasy, and psilocybin and to ease federal restrictions, targeting PTSD, depression and other mental health conditions, with $50 million earmarked for state-level ibogaine studies — a push Texas has already backed with a $50 million commitment.

via The New York Times|

#drug-policy #executive-order #ibogaine

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

White House eyes ibogaine research funding for PTSD

The White House is drafting an executive order to open the door to federal funding for research on ibogaine, a psychedelic used abroad to treat PTSD and brain injuries. It would not reclassify the drug (still Schedule I) but signals support for further U.S. studies on safety and effectiveness, with a focus on veterans. Evidence is limited—mostly small observational studies—with notable cardiac risks and several deaths reported; a Stanford study suggested potential PTSD relief when ibogaine is paired with magnesium, yet more rigorous trials are needed before any medical use.

via CBS News|

#drug-policy #executive-order #ibogaine

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

High Court weighs drug-user gun ban amid Second Amendment debate

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the federal ban on firearm possession by unlawful drug users is constitutional, testing how Bruen's historical tradition standard applies and whether the law's scope is vague enough to be enforceable; while the case could influence 2nd Amendment limits, the broader impact remains unclear, with a ruling expected by late June.

via Politico|

#drug-policy #gun-rights #hemani-case

latin-america5 months ago•9 min saved

Petro's coca-substitution push meets Trump’s pressure in Washington

Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro is shifting away from forced coca eradication toward voluntary crop substitution (PNIS) to replace coca with legal crops, a policy praised for rural-benefit but criticized for not yet delivering lower coca cultivation or cocaine production amid continuing US pressure from Donald Trump; the program pairs farmer support with enforcement against traffickers, while numbers from the UN remain contested and political tensions rise ahead of May elections.

via Al Jazeera|

#coca #colombia #drug-policy

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

George suspended 25 games for anti-drug policy violation, reshaping Sixers’ season

The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games after a violation of its anti-drug policy, with George stating he took an improper medication while undergoing treatment for a mental-health issue. The suspension begins this weekend against the New Orleans Pelicans, likely sidelining him for up to 37 games this season and impacting the Sixers’ rotation, playoff push, and potential roster moves around the trade deadline plus luxury-tax considerations.

via The New York Times|

#drug-policy #nba #paul-george

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Sara Carter Appointed as New Drug Czar

Sara Carter has been confirmed as the first woman to lead the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, tasked with combating drug trafficking and addiction, bringing extensive experience as a cartel expert and investigative journalist.

via The White House (.gov)|

#drug-cartels #drug-czar #drug-policy