Trump Expected to Propose Death Penalty for Drug Offenses in Response to Overdose Crisis

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Trump Expected to Propose Death Penalty for Drug Offenses in Response to Overdose Crisis | Drug Policy Alliance

On Monday, President Trump is expected to announce a plan for his administration’s response to opioid addiction and overdose. Instead of focusing on overdose response measures that are known to work, the administration is reportedly planning to call for the death penalty for people who sell drugs. The plan also calls for ramping up the already extremely […]

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Could Cannabis Help Stem the Heroin Overdose Crisis?

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Could Cannabis Help Stem the Heroin Overdose Crisis?
“Across the board, we see medical cannabis patients reporting that because they start to use cannabis they're able to stop taking a whole bunch of prescription drugs,” Jessica Gelay, policy coordinator for the Drug Policy Alliance's New Mexico office …
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Thriving Cannabis Businesses in New Mexico's Not-for-Profit Industry
New Mexico's medical cannabis industry requires that license holders operate as not-for-profit entities, but that doesn't mean some companies aren't making profits. The Albuquerque Journal does a great job of discussing how it works and sharing the …
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