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Sarah and Rachelle discuss the failures of punitive drug policies. They discuss Maryland’s efforts to reduce drug trafficking, who should be held responsible when someone overdoses while incarcerated, and why compassion makes a difference. Big changes in Arizona and Florida are also on the agenda, but the highlight this week is a story about nuclear […]
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Sarah and Rachelle take on the week’s biggest drug stories, including overdose prevention centers in New York City, amnesty for marijuana convictions in Canada, and more. News Updates: Liberal MP hints criminal records for marijuana possession will be cleared Delays In Issuing Licenses For New Methadone Clinics Hurting Rural Communities Miami Cops Broke Law by […]
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Sarah and Rachelle talk about harm reduction measures in Vermont, the latest developments in Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, and exciting research about ketamine and depression. News Updates: Vermont Lawmakers Vote to Make Opioid Treatment Widely Available in Prison Roque to do ‘legal audit’ of PNP files on drug killings Health Department Program Gives Fentanyl Testing […]
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Rachelle and Sarah talk about drug testing of all kinds: for food stamps, for biohacking, and for middle and high school students. They also cover drug-induced homicide laws in Maryland, ayahuasca in Montreal, and much more. News Updates: Maryland court deals blow to homicide charges in overdoses Drug-Induced Homicide Resource from the Drug Policy Alliance […]
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Rachelle and Sarah talk about harm reduction in the US, what it means to take a public health approach to drug policy, and how we navigate the world of drug use and consent. News Updates: Surgeon General Urges Americans to Carry Drug That Stops Opioid Overdoses Kaleo expanding access in U.S. to drug to reverse […]
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For Sarah and Rachelle’s first news episode together, they discuss benzodiazepines in the US, pill testing in Australia, and what exactly the DEA wants to do to your cell phone. News Updates: The Mystery of the Terrifying Xanax Resurgence in America Daily cannabis use could delay at-risk youth from moving to higher risk drug use: […]
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For Sam’s last episode co-hosting the news (don’t worry, he’ll be back soon with more discussion segments!), Sam and Sarah talk about some bad news from across the United States. Two of the stories concern the Trump Administration: while Kellyanne Conway told college students to eat french fries instead of doing drugs, President Trump blamed […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which bring up a lot of old and new questions. How can a judge rule that Chicago drug raids “have an ugly racial component and should be discontinued,” but not admit that people of color were unfairly targeted? Why does the liquor industry have […]
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This week, Sam takes on the news solo. He talks about a baseball coach’s opposition to marijuana, the failure of roadside drug tests, Martin Shkreli’s future in prison, and medical marijuana legislation in Maryland. News Updates: Texas Wesleyan coach fired after turning away Colorado recruit over state’s pot laws Another field drug test mistake sends […]
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This week’s news is focused on new research in a broad range of topics, from linguistics to biology. One study looks at slang terms for commonly used recreational drugs across the United States, with a wider variety of popular terms than you may expect. Another found that people over 90 years old actually benefit from […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, and each story brings up a big decision about how society approaches drugs. First, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court may rule on whether using drugs while pregnant should constitute child abuse. The next big decision is a hypothetical one, with the New York Times asking 30 […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. They start off with one of the biggest stories of 2018 so far: San Francisco moving ahead with safe injection sites, which will open around July 1, on the same timeline that Massachusetts is implementing sales of marijuana to adults. It’s then a bunch […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss multiple stories of corruption and bad behavior in America’s war on drugs. Brenda Fitzgerald, Trump’s director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned this week following reports that she invested in tobacco companies while leading the federal government’s anti-smoking efforts. South Dakota legislators may have been the […]
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This week Sarah chats with James Gould of CanIexpunge to discuss how the organization can help people with criminal records determine eligibility for expungement and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Sponsors: Tom Angell’s Marijuana Moment, Ogden Studios, and Matt Garland Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Like what we do? […]
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This episode was late due to some technical issues, but better late than never when it comes to the top drug news! Sam & Sarah talk about some big stories from the US and across the globe, with presidential candidates in other countries running on platforms of marijuana legalization, while American reformers try to eliminate […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. In some ways, the drug war is shrinking, as the Trump Administration considers gutting the ONDCP, women were set to re-gain the right to purchase alcohol in Sri Lanka, police dogs who sniff out marijuana are becoming less useful to state police, and Massachusetts […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news. Two stories illustrate how certain laws can make markets for legal drugs, like tobacco or painkillers, behave just like prohibition. They also discuss the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s call for intentional language when discussing drug use, and disgraced former sheriff / drug warrior / […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest drug news, which unfortunately was a lot of bad news from the past week. The biggest story is U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinding the Cole Memo, which has protected the state-regulated marijuana industry since 2011. But on top of that, an Ohio legislator is trying […]
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Sarah chats about human rights in the Philippines with Jake Agliata, the International Outreach Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Sponsor: Sponsor Us. Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news! We couldn’t get it up for Christmas Eve, but now it’s a special Boxing Day episode instead. Your beloved hosts discuss everything from what seems to be the first-ever enforcement of the ban on marijuana users owning guns, to shake-ups in the Trump Administration, to […]
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Sarah chats about changes in California’s cannabis laws with Lauren Mendelsohn, an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa. The two discuss the quickly approaching deadline, the way different parts of the state are handling the change, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! Call to Action: Sign the petition supporting the […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news in the world of drug policy: Monitoring the Future, the an annual survey done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and researchers at the University of Michigan, found that vaping among 8, 10, and 12 graders has gone up since last year. The people behind […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news with a focus on drugs other than marijuana. First, is the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States harming people in poorer countries that don’t have enough access to opioids? Next, why is court-mandated rehab so much less effective than treatment sought independently? Then, a […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest drug news. First, should a police officer who became addicted to heroin while working as an undercover narcotics investigator be able to sue the government — even if he was stealing from the police department? Next, a HUGE development in drug users’ constitutional rights is happening in […]
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Amanda Muller, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Florida’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, chats with Sarah about the impact of opioids on the state. They discuss which services the department currently provides, political responses to the increase in overdoses, and much more. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Florida Listeners: Sign the petition […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah talk about the latest news and some events to look forward to, with big stories from all over the United States. Big Tobacco companies are being forced to run ads admitting they misled the public about tobacco’s harms, and educating people on the harms of cigarette smoking. Meanwhile, people in […]
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Sarah chats with Sam Chapman, a kratom activist based in Portland, OR, about some of the plant’s uses, how it’s treated by U.S. agencies like the DEA and the FDA, and what the future has in store for kratom. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Listeners in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and […]
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Sarah and Sam discuss the biggest news stories of the week! News Updates: FDA approves the first pill that can alert your doctor when you swallow it Trump picks Alex Azar to lead Health and Human Services Young people often can’t tell the strength of alcoholic drinks, study reveals ‘It Was Satire,’ Boston Man Says […]
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Michael Miller of Young People in Recovery joins Sarah to discuss the organization’s approach to substance use disorder treatment, recent developments in harm reduction around the country, and the newly released recommendations from the President’s Opioid Commission. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Register to vote! Get involved with drug policy reform Music Credits: Intro: […]
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Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Marijuana Won Tuesday’s Election ‘Angry and ashamed,’ Overdose Prevention Ottawa packing up its tent House Republicans sustain LePage’s veto of bipartisan marijuana legislation Global Drug Survey 2018 Headlines: ETF Managers Group is turning its existing Tierra XP Latin America Real […]
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Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannabis company. They also discuss some surveys on drug use & abuse, with […]
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Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders, and what we can expect to see in the months ahead. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Do “something” about […]
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Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more! News Updates: Wines Are No Longer Free to Travel Across State Lines Marijuana edibles could be Halloween candy threat, cops say Florida Woman Introduced a Friend to […]
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Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Educate yourself about the concept of drug decriminalization and act on the issue most important to you Like what we do? […]
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Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out! News Updates: An Indiana county just halted a lifesaving needle exchange program, citing the Bible Trump: Drug czar nominee pulls […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions? Will President Rodrigo Duterte re-structuring the Philippines’ violent crackdown on drug users make it […]
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This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter! News Updates: Asking […]
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This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance. The two discuss what the conference is, how it’s changed this year, and how folks who […]
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This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed. We also separated the news and roundtable segments — tune in Wednesday to hear the first discussion! We’ve also started […]
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Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: Prince William discusses ‘massive question’ of legalising drugs DC Lawmaker Wants To Let People Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctor Approval Filipino protesters slam martial law, killings under Duterte Milford votes to snuff out pot shops, businesses Headlines: Philippine lawmakers do rights […]
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Sam and Sarah discuss the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: In Surprise Vote, House Passes Amendment to Restrict Asset Forfeiture Stamford police union files complaint about officers carrying Narcan Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm baby: study Study Opioid education is now a college requirement in Maryland Headlines: Connecticut Budget […]
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Sarah and Sam discuss the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy! News Updates: Nevada Plans to Use Fentanyl in Upcoming Execution MAPS Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Anti-Trans Discrimination Is Rampant at NYC Substance Abuse Centers Trump to lift military gear ban for local police Headlines: Loophole reveals laughing […]
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Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news in drug policy from around the world this week. News Updates: Trump pardons former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio Detailed Twitter thread Netflix develops marijuana strains based on its original shows India’s Supreme Court rules that privacy is a fundamental right Activists across Canada are using a made-in-Vancouver guide […]
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This week, Sam and Sarah discuss the latest news, from opiate overdoses to competing measures of alcoholism rates. Another short episode for the TWiD hiatus as we transition from season 4 to season 5. News Updates: Opioid users 50 percent more likely to get treatment under Obamacare Woman Banned from US After Border Agent Finds […]
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Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug news and forecast the week ahead. News Updates: Report reveals underground US haven for heroin, drug users Full text Canadian health advocates eye Portugal’s drug model to combat opioid crisis Dunkin’ Donuts takes shorter name for test drive New Ottawa initiative will allow homeless drug users to […]
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Sam and Sarah cover the week’s biggest stories about all things drugs and drug policy. News Updates: White House opioid commission to Trump: ‘Declare a national emergency’ on drug overdoses U.S. launches opioid fraud and detection unit ‘New Hampshire is a drug-infested den’ – Trump’s comments raise bipartisan ire Booker Introduces Landmark Bill to End […]
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Sarah and Sam cover the week’s biggest stories in drug policy! News Updates: How to get free US military weapons—build fake website and DOD will oblige Pentagon Report Former Congressman Trey Radel speaks out against DARE program Long Lines, $1.30 Grams Mark Uruguay’s Legal Cannabis Debut FDA aims to lower nicotine in cigarettes to get […]
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Sam and Sarah bring you the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: How Job Loss Can Lead to Drug Use How economic recessions and unemployment affect illegal drug use: A systematic realist literature review The Drug Policy Alliance Announces Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno as New Executive Director US, Europol, and the Netherlands Announce Shutdowns of […]
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For the Season 4 finale, Rachelle, Sam, Sarah, and Tyler got together for one last team discussion. The group chatted about what comes next for the show, the members of the team, and what the future holds for This Week in Drugs! News Updates: No, Oregon Isn’t Decriminalizing Drugs (Not Yet Anyway) Colombia producing more […]
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Sponsor: Sponsor Us Music Credits: Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba Transition: Does It Get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘Lot More Complicated) by Free the Mammoth Outro: Hypnausea by Flowercorwn Like what we do? Help pay our bills. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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Sarah chats with the founders of Cute Animals Doing Drugs, Andras Lenart and Aaron Nesmith-Beck, about their new project; Tyler teaches us about nicotine; and Sam and Rachelle cover the week’s biggest stories. Special listener code: TWID25 News Updates: New Drug Laws! Connecticut: Bail Reform, Opioid Rules Among New State Laws Florida: Medical marijuana law takes effect in […]
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Sarah and Sam talk about the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action with Jamie Bridge, the Senior Policy and Operations Manager at the International Drug Policy Consortium; Tyler tells us about the earliest laws banning drugs; and Rachelle and Sam chat about the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Did Marc Emery’s trans […]
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This week, Sarah talks about Denver’s push for supervised injection facilities with Kat Humphries, Programs Director at the Harm Reduction Action Center; Tyler gives us some information on MDMA; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the biggest stories of the week! News Updates: Study finds that US states legalizing marijuana leads to less drug violence The […]
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In honor of the 100th episode of TWiD, the entire team spends some time reflecting on our favorite parts of the podcast and sharing some of the best bloopers with you! News Updates: Formerly incarcerated people to benefit from $6 million in Prop 47 funds NFL Bans Marijuana Ads While Allowing Liquor Spots FDA Calls […]
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Sarah chats about Karmik with co-founders Munroe Craig and Alex Betsos, Tyler teaches us about LSD, and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest news in drug policy. News Updates: Ross Ulbricht Loses His Appeal Over Conviction and Sentencing in Silk Road Case Professors taking ‘smart drugs’ such as Modafinil to keep up with workloads, claims […]
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Sarah talks about the 25th Harm Reduction International Conference with Zoë Dodd, Hepatitis C Program Coordinator at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Nazlee Maghsoudi, Knowledge Translation Manager at the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy, and Dr. Vimarie Narloch, Drug Education Manager at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. News Updates: Read the Full Transcript of Trump’s Call with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Senators […]
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Sarah talks about the Michigan Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol with Nick Zettell, the campaign manager for MI Legalize 2018; Tyler teaches us about ketamine; and Sam and Rachelle discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: ‘I was in total shock’: Ohio police officer accidentally overdoses after traffic stop An Experiment Helps Heroin Users Test Their Street […]
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Sarah chats about the intersection of drug policy and pregnancy with Lynn Paltrow, Executive Director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia, TWiD regular and an assistant professor of social work at Long Island University; Tyler goes over the history of The Harrison Act; and Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: […]
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Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: Senators Cardin, Rubio Introduce Philippines Security, Human Rights Assistance Legislation Crackdown on underage drinking leads to 112 arrests in […]
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Sarah and Rachelle attend the National Cannabis Festival and talk drug policy with Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and rapper Talib Kweli, Tyler goes over the history of the US Federal Analogue Act, and Sam and Rachelle bring you the week’s biggest news! News Updates: As Opioid Epidemic Rages On, Massachusetts Medical Society Backs Supervised Injection Rooms […]
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Sarah and Tyler talk about marijuana legalization in Canada with Scott Bernstein, Senior Policy Analyst at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, Tyler teaches us about cocaine in the latest SSDP Peer Education segment, and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest drug policy news! News Updates: GE helps fuel two startups to combat drug overdoses […]
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Sarah discusses the National Cannabis Festival with Laila Makled, the Federal Relations and Advocacy Chair, Caroline Philipps, the Founder and Executive Producer, and Mike Liszewski, TWiD regular! News Updates: 2 firms seek to prevent drugs’ use in Arkansas executions Black Caucus calls for special session on medical marijuana Pedialyte marketing electrolytes and hydration to festival-goers Marshall Project looks at […]
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Sam, Sarah, and Tyler join forces to discuss the highlights of the SSDP2017 conference; Tyler gives us an education on cannabis; and Sam and Rachelle go over the week’s biggest stories in drug policy. News Updates: Arizona Appeals Court: Medical Marijuana on College Campuses Is Not a Crime Drugs, alcohol allowed at new tiny home […]
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Sam and Rachelle go over the biggest news in drug policy and Tyler dives into the history of medical marijuana in Arizona. Damon Barrett, Co-Director of the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy, and Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Director at MAPS, join Sarah for a discussion on human rights and drug policy. News […]
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Due to the #SSDP2017 conference, we are posting only news from last week in this short, late episode. But listen up for exciting marijuana news from New England and more! News Updates: New report finds racial disparities in wrongful convictions nationwide Rhode Island Senate leadership shake-up may lead to marijuana legalization passing Headlines: In more […]
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This week, Rachelle and Sam go over the biggest drug policy stories and Tyler educates us about caffeine. Jason Ortiz, Policy Chair of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and Scott Cecil, SSDP Outreach Coordinator and head of the HBCU working group, join Sarah and Rachelle to discuss the model legal marijuana bill recently released by the […]
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Sam and Rachelle talk about the biggest drug policy stories of the week, Tyler gives us the expansion of incarceration, and Sarah chats with Jake Plowden and Nelson Guerrero, co-founders of the Cannabis Cultural Association. News Updates: Scientists say the government’s only pot farm has moldy samples — and no federal testing standards With Rebels […]
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Rachelle and Sam cover the week’s biggest drug policy stories, Tyler kicks off a brand new segment, and Sarah discusses President Trump’s first joint address to Congress with Jake Agliata, Sanho Tree, and Dr. Sheila Vakharia. News Updates: Maryland governor declares state of emergency for opioid crisis Springfield, MA police shut down store that gave […]
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We’re back with Season Four with a few fresh updates! This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss the latest news, headlines, and forecasts in drugs and drug policy while Tyler gives us the history of congressional support for the Controlled Substances Act. For the round table segment, Sarah and Sam are joined by Diane Goldstein and Vilmarie […]
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For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: House Bill Examines Racist Drug War Nationally, African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than their white neighbors. TSA employees arrested for cocaine smuggling operation in Puerto Rico […]
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For this hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Colorado sold $1.3 billion worth of marijuana in 2016 Penn State bars alcohol from frat parties Donald Trump signs executive order giving police more powers The ACLU says Trump’s executive order on crime aims […]
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For our final hiatus episode, Rachelle joins Sam to discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Naloxone becomes the latest life-saving medicine to experience massive price increase Rodrigo Duterte says he wants to use the military in his war on drug users National District Attorney’s Association forms marijuana policy […]
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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Philippine president’s drug crackdown faces court challenge Hogan: Limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days, boost penalty for dealers whose drugs cause fatal overdoses Northumbria University ‘life-threatening’ caffeine test fine Washington Bill Would Make It Illegal […]
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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: King County health officials voted unanimously to implement a pilot program for two safe injection sites where people can consume illegal drugs under medical supervision. Conservative groups call for stopping rules against e-cigs, new study […]
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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: As it turns out, meth laws have unintended consequences New Haven is ending their involvement with syringe exchange program. Pew Research Center survey of police officers has lots of good insights The DEA is opening […]
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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco Escalating turf wars in a Brazil prison left 56 dead after a riot. Federal prison population fell during Obama’s term, reversing recent trend Georgia Court Rules […]
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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: Employees unionize at 2 of Pasadena’s illegally operating marijuana dispensaries Mass. lawmakers approve marijuana delay bill Argentina Considering Drug Treatment as Alternative to Incarceration Drunk driving rate falls to new low, federal data shows Headlines: […]
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During the hiatus, Sam and Tyler will discuss the biggest stories and forecast upcoming events in drug policy. News Updates: West Columbus store posts controversial signs targeting drug addicts Manchin on WV opioid abuse: ‘We need to declare a war on drugs’ Walker Asks Trump for More Control Over Refugees and Drug Testing Welfare Recipients […]
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Producer, Tyler Williams, and Engagement Director, Sarah Merrigan, join Sam and Rachelle to talk about the team’s resolutions for the New Year! Tune in to hear the team talk about decriminalization, the drug war in the Philippines, the use of confidential informants in drug cases, and the use of psychedelics as medicine. News Updates: Calgary police […]
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Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the team to discuss the US Surgeon General’s latest report on e-cigarettes. News Updates: Alaska pharmacies begin offering lifesaving overdose drug without doctor’s prescription Heroin deaths surpass gun homicides for the first time, CDC data shows Ohio Senate OKs bill targeting fentanyl-laced street […]
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Kayvan Khalatbari, lead proponent of Yes on 300: Denver Social Cannabis Use and founder of Denver Relief Consulting, discusses public consumption and other social policy issues related to the marijuana industry. Tune in to hear about what the social use policy will look like once implemented and how it empowers both the cannabis industry and local communities to deal […]
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Holiday travel got the best of our team this week, but we’ll be back next week with a full episode featuring a brand new guest! Tune in to hear Sam and Tyler talk about drug-checking in Australia, opioid treatment in Ukraine, and much more. News Updates: Ukraine to Fully Fund Opioid Substitution Therapy Postal Workers […]
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Graham de Barra, director of Help Not Harm, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about the state of drug policy in Ireland. Graham gives an overview of Irish drug politics, the cultural influence of the Catholic church, and how Brexit could impact the future of drug policy. News Updates: Former Swiss president visits Ithaca to […]
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This week we brought the whole TWiD team together to discuss the results of the recent US elections. Tune in to hear about criminal justice reform in Oklahoma, social cannabis use in Denver, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency. Marijuana News: Arizona: Is Arizona’s Legal Marijuana Measure Still Alive? Arkansas: Governor: Marijuana issue needs U.S. […]
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John Hudak of the Brookings Institution and Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access join Sam and Rachelle to talk about how the upcoming U.S. election could impact drug policy. News Updates: Illinois Sheriff Passes Off Japanese Candy As Marijuana-Infused Halloween Treat Male Birth Control Study Killed After Men Report Side Effects Walmart pours more than $1 […]
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Rachel Wissner, Outreach Associate at the Family Law & Cannabis Alliance, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss some of the legal issues families can encounter because of cannabis use. News Updates: The DEA slowed enforcement while the opioid epidemic grew out of control Obama grants clemency to inmate — but inmate refuses Shoppers Drug Mart formally applies to […]
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This week’s discussion features Kevin McKernan, Chief Science Officer at Medicinal Genomics. Medicinal Genomics is a company focused on using genetic research to find and amplify the medicinal properties of cannabis. McKernan describes the problems the company’s research aims to solve, its potential impact on the world of cannabis, and the future of medicinal genomics! News […]
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This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss campaign efforts to legalize marijuana for adult use in the Northeast. David Boyer, director of Maine’s Yes on 1 campaign, and Jim Borghesani, director of Massachusetts’ Yes on 4 campaign, talk about how state officials respond to legalization efforts, how medical marijuana impacts each state’s campaign, and much more. […]
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Steve Rolles, the Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss the state of drug policy in the United Kingdom. The team digs into the ban on so-called legal highs, drug checking, cannabis policy, and how the UK’s departure from the European Union could impact drug policy. News Updates: Colombians reject deal […]
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Sam and Rachelle discuss Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law with Jeremy Sharp, Board of Directors member for both Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Georgia Overdose Prevention. Jeremy Sharp explains why medical amnesty laws matter, what Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law protects, and how advocates dealt with the barriers they faced before the bill passed. News Updates: Horry council […]
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This week Sam and Rachelle discuss the campaigns for marijuana legalization in Arizona and Nevada with Carlos Alfaro and Will Adler from the Marijuana Policy Project. The team discusses the differences between each state’s initiatives, how they would impact the existing medical marijuana systems, and what makes the Southwest region unique in terms of drug policy. […]
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Mikayla Hellwich, the founder of DrugStory, joins the team to celebrate and discuss the launch of the harm reduction nonprofit. Acting as an interactive database of drug experiences, DrugStory will facilitate the sharing of information by allowing people to anonymously tell their stories. The team discusses the inspiration behind DrugStory, the long-term vision for the project, […]
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Brian Pollett, a graphic designer and visual artist, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss a series of 20 portraits he created while under the influence to represent the effects of various drugs. Pollett discusses his inspiration for the series, how drugs impact his creative process, and what his drug experiences “looked” like. Disclaimer: Due to some […]
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Sam and Rachelle discuss California’s Proposition 64 (AUMA) with Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, long-time activists and co-founders of The Leaf Online. Mikki and Chris provide an overview of what sets Proposition 64 apart from 2010’s Proposition 19 and other legalization initiatives and make a strong case for supporting it at the polls in November. The […]
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Sam and Rachelle discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s literal drug war in the Philippines with Oliver Zerrudo, the California Campus Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The team discusses some basics about the Philippines history and culture before exploring the political motivations and public support for Duterte’s drug war. News Updates: Seattle could open housing for homeless […]
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Sam and Rachelle sit down with Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream, to kick off the third season of This Week in Drugs! Hari discusses what he learned about addiction while writing his book, how existing drug policies impact addiction, and where he sees global drug policy going next. News Updates: Border Patrol program shows teens […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Police: Needle exchange director had paraphernalia DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana Cole wants special session, mandatory minimums for drug dealers One in Eight U.S. Adults Say They Smoke Marijuana […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: State drug-test program leads to denial of welfare to 5 Oregon Marijuana Businesswoman Fined $40k for Fraud State law school clemency projects help shorten drug sentences Charges dropped for Native American teen facing […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Trinity, Saint Xavier high schools add heroin antidote Study Finds Sharp Increase in Marijuana Exposure Among Colorado Children Colombia legalizes medical use of marijuana After Hugo water found THC-free, officials say it was […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Gov. Walker signs criminal justice reform bill into law, defelonizes heroin possession Housing is seen as missing link in opioid crisis Philippines Vice President Robredo: Stop senseless killings, violence Fort Peck council rejects […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: In Philippines’ War on Drugs, Dealers Choose Retirement Over Death Michigan State Police to do roadside drug testing in five counties under new law Louisiana’s New Medical Cannabis Program Moving Forward Toronto council […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Major victories for the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Massachusetts Researchers are looking for volunteers to trial party drug ketamine as new treatment for alcoholism Drug experts plan Australia’s first ice […]
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During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Ohio medical marijuana law allows limited possession, use on Sept. 8, but doesn’t say where people can get it Democrats Approve Marijuana Platform Plank Could Supervised Injections Help San Francisco’s Homeless Drug Users? […]
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To celebrate our fiftieth episode and the final episode of our second season, we got our whole team together to discuss the past, present, and future of This Week in Drugs! We talk about the motivation behind starting the podcast, why each of us got involved, and some of the awesome projects we have coming up! […]
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This week, we talk criminal justice reform with Art Way, Senior Director for Drug Policy Alliance’s National Criminal Justice Reform Strategy and State Director for DPA’s Colorado office. We discuss DPA’s new criminal justice initiative, what it means for drug policy reform, and what life in Colorado is like post-legalization. News Updates: Russia’s Track and Field […]
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Dr. David Casarett, physician, researcher, and author of “Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana,” joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss what he learned about medical marijuana while writing his book. The team discusses Dr. Casarett’s thoughts and concerns about the future of marijuana as medicine, his experiences with self-experimentation, and why he felt compelled […]
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Amanda Reiman, Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy at the Drug Policy Alliance, joins Rachelle and Sam to talk about Oakland, California’s historic Equity Permit Program. Recently passed by the Oakland City Council, the Equity Permit Program creates unprecedented opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. The team discusses the importance of […]
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Editor-in-chief of The Influence, Will Godfrey, joins us to discuss drugs, addiction, the media, and where the three intersect. Tune in to hear what drove Godfrey to found The Influence, how the publication differs from others, and why the media’s coverage of drug-related stories matters. As always, tune in, turn on, TWiD out, and let us […]
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SSDP UK’s Newcastle chapter joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about their recent drug checking initiative. Holly Mae Robinson and Ollie McNally discuss what drug checking kits are, how the Newcastle University administration and broader community has responded to drug checking, and what sort of progress they’ve made so far. News Updates: Much of World Suffers […]
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This week, Sam and Rachelle discuss Psymposia, a collaborative social activism project about psychedelics, with Psymposia host and drug writer, Lex Pelger. We’ll discuss how Psymposia got started, projects like psychedelic storytelling and the #PsychedelicsBecause campaign, and why Psymposia’s work is such an important piece of the drug policy reform movement. News Updates: Study: No scientific […]
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This week, Tyler Williams and Sarah Merrigan, the other two members of the TWiD team, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss all things UNGASS. Tyler and Sarah attended UNGASS with Students for Sensible Drug Policy and will update us on what happened, what didn’t happen, and what happens next in the world of international drug […]
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This week two founding members of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Shea Gunther of Marijuana Today and Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures, join us to share war stories from the SSDP archives! News: Victoria police officer can advocate for drug legalization, tribunal rules Hawaii Senate Approves Drug Decriminalization Study New report by the Royal College of Physicians […]
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Diane Goldstein, a retired Lieutenant Commander in Redondo Beach, CA, and current member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s Executive Board, joins Sam and Rachelle for a discussion about California’s Proposition 47 which reduced certain drug possession crimes from felony status to misdemeanor. News: Censorship and Exclusion on Day One of UN Special Session on Drugs In […]
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Because of the amazingly busy week we all just had, with #SSDP2016 and UNGASS, this week’s episode is late and truncated. It features our third installment of the LSD drug of the month (history), and the news we meant to post last Sunday. The quality of this episode is slightly reduced because of technical limitations, […]
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Shabnam Malek and Amanda Conley from the National Cannabis Bar Association join Sam and Rachelle to talk about cannabis business law. News: Drug expert says Australia’s presence at UN summit a waste of money Drug policy reform hits a Russian roadblock at the UN D.C. Council bans pot clubs, reversing itself — again DEA Plans […]
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Shaleen Title, a partner at the THC Staffing Group, and Malik Burnett, a preventative medicine physician at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and former DC Policy Manager at the Drug Policy Alliance, join Sam and Rachelle to discuss race and racial justice in the drug policy reform movement. News: Researchers Will Try to Grow […]
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Vilmarie Narloch, a clinical psychologist and member of SSDP’s Board of Directors, joins Sam and Rachelle to talk about what young people want and need from drug education programs. News Nixon Aide Reportedly Admitted Drug War Was Meant To Target Black People Top medical experts endorse decriminalization in The Lancet Life is Hell After Narcan KushGods […]
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Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, sits down with Sam and Rachelle to talk about the current state of New Zealand’s novel psychoactive substances (NPS) policies. News Cannabis drug succeeds in epilepsy, doubling value of GW Pharma Chief health officer of Toronto recommends approval of 3 safe injection sites Vox poll […]
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Mason Tvert, Director of Communications for the Marijuana Policy Project, joins Sam and Rachelle to break down the current state of marijuana ballot initiatives and the 2016 election. News Updates: Mexico forced to militarize schools as drug cartels reach into classrooms California legislature passes sweeping anti-tobacco package At a Massachusetts county jail, inmates receive intensive addiction […]
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Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Manager for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), joins Rachelle and Sam to discuss the latest happenings in psychedelic research. News Updates: Maine marijuana legalization bid fails to qualify for ballot Supreme Court to discuss Nebraska/Oklahoma lawsuit against marijuana legalization in Colorado Massachusetts craft beer distributor to pay $2.6 […]
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This week there was so much exciting news that we needed our whole team to cover it! Tyler and Sarah join Sam and Rachelle to discuss last week’s marijuana bonanza, the upcoming National Drug Summit in Australia, and much, much more. News Updates: Marijuana Bonanza! Legal recreational marijuana clears final Vermont Senate hurdle Ban on […]
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This week, James Casey from The Psychedelic Club sits down with Sam and Rachelle to explain what the group is doing to alter negative perceptions surrounding psychedelics and their use. News Updates: Colorado marijuana DUI citations fall slightly from 2014 to 2015 Australia’s “Stoner Sloth” anti-marijuana campaign cost taxpayers about $250,000 USD South Carolina poll finds 59% […]
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Sam and Rachelle are joined by Maryland Delegate Dan Morhaim, a medical doctor and the sponsor of groundbreaking drug policy legislation, to discuss harm reduction, public health, and the future of drug policy in the United States. News Updates: College Kids Caught With Drugs May Not Get Kicked Off Financial Aid Anymore Heroin dealers could face murder charges […]
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This week’s sound is a bit wonky during the round table discussion; don’t crank your volume too loud or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Thanks to everyone who let us know — we promise things should be back to normal next week! This week, Mike Liszewski, Director of Government Affairs […]
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This week, Guillermo Sivelli and Joel Anaya from Estudiantes por una Política Sensata de Drogas (EPSD) dive into the details of the latest drug policy developments in Mexico, including cannabis legalization, drug checking, and El Chapo. News Updates: New study in Baltimore shows lower crime near drug treatment centers Marijuana Stocks Trend Down in 2015 […]
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Emmett Reistroffer from the Englewood Liquor and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Brandon Emmett from the Alaska Marijuana Control Board break down some the issues surrounding the social use of cannabis. Focusing on two particular models, The Emmetts discuss the evolution of social use policies, why they’re important, and what they mean for the future […]
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To kick off Season 2, Sam and Rachelle sit down with Randy Hencken, Chairman of SSDP’s Board of Trustees, and discuss addiction, recovery, the disease model, and Randy’s past experiences with heroin. News Updates: Health Canada recommends Naloxone be available over-the-counter Drug trial disaster incorrectly attributed to cannabis Second supervised-injection site approved in Vancouver Expert […]
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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: Congress lifts ban on federal funding for needle exchanges Maine Governor Paul LePage under fire for racist remarks about heroin epidemic Mexico’s War on Drugs has Reduced Life Expectancy for Men New Hampshire bill would […]
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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: “Kush Gods” marijuana delivery service busted in DC UC Systems Divests 30 Million Dollars from prison holdings Boston Globe endorses safe injection sites as response to overdose epidemic Surgeon General announces review of federal drug […]
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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: EU Court rules against minimum pricing for alcohol Australian Public Health Officials walk away from Stoner sloth Colombia legalizes the production and sale of medical marijuana Administration Urges High Court to Drop Lawsuit against Colorado […]
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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates and forecasts. News Updates: Flex Your Rights Releases Open Police Complaints Website Teen marijuana use holds steady despite legalization 60 Minutes Profiles Michael Botticelli Pittsburgh Police Union Files Civil Rights Grievance over Officer Drug Tests Forecasts: January 27, 2016: […]
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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. News Updates: Police Departments use Young People as Confidential Informants and it’s Fucked Up. Cherokee Chief Vetoes Marijuana Study; Council Uphold Veto Teen drunk driving rates have plummeted since 2002 […]
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During our brief, half-hiatus, This Week in Drugs will be focusing exclusively on weekly news updates for the next month and a half or so. Producer Tyler Williams joins the team to discuss news updates, and we will be announcing our Season 2 launch date shortly. News Updates: Mexico may allow for drug checking by […]
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A collection of interviews with attendees of the 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance, and our final episode for season 1. This Week in Drugs will be on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks, but we will continue to produce weekly news updates until season two resumes […]
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Mike Liszewski of Americans for Safe Access and Bill Piper of the Drug Policy Alliance chop up the difference and comparative advantages/disadvantages of re-scheduling and de-scheduling marijuana, as current Presidential candidates begin to call for such action in the United States. Calls to action: Take action through the action alerts page with Americans for Safe Access […]
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Sam and Rachelle have both recently completed intense Maryland medical marijuana application processes for work, and as such have a special, shorter-length episode this week which includes only the weekly news and forecast, but this time with even more depth. News Stories As of 5pm Friday, Maryland “had processed 50 grower applications, 36 processor applications […]
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On this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Williams, our producer, and Scott Cecil, our biggest fan, who both work as outreach coordinators for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They tell us about some incredible recent victories by SSDP chapters across the country in areas like Good Samaritan policies, medical marijuana on campuses, drug education, […]
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On this week’s episode we talk psilocybin & other psychedelics with two members of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy‘s board of directors: Gonzo Nieto and Alex Betsos. Calls to action: Share your own experiences with psychedelics with friends and family to help end the stigma! Get involved with a group like SSDP to show decision-makers […]
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On this week’s episode we depart from our normal friendly conversation and bring you a friendly debate on ResponsibleOhio‘s initiative to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State: Dan Riffle of the Marijuana Policy Project opposes it (as an individual – MPP is officially neutral), and Russ Belville of the Russ Belville Show is a supporter. Calls to action: […]
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On this week’s episode, we speak with Jared Moffat and Rebecca Nieves McGoldrick, a political power couple who are working towards all sorts of incredible reforms in Rhode Island. Jared is the RI political director of the Marijuana Policy Project, and Rebecca is the executive director of Protect Families First. Calls to action: Like Regulate […]
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On this week’s episode, we speak with John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative, and Alex Koroknay-Palicz, former executive director of the National Youth Rights Association, about lowering the drinking age in the United States. Calls to action: Call your Congressional representatives, attend campaign events, and tell them to reconsider the drinking age! Start a chapter […]
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On this week’s episode, TWiD talks with Sara Gael and Irina Alexander of the Zendo Project about psychedelic harm reduction and their recent work at Burning Man 2015. As discussed on the episode, Zendo has four principles that they use to help people get through difficult experiences: Create a Safe Space Sitting, Not Guiding Talk Through, […]
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On this week’s episode, we premiere a fun new segment called “Story time with Eric Sterling” of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, a man that many refer to as the godfather of the drug policy reform movement. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #3 (history) News stories: Newly Risen From Yeast: THC Drug Policy Discussed […]
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For our first episode in the double digits, we talk about the strategies and challenges in analyzing legal marijuana markets with guests Andrew Livingston of Vicente Sederberg and Adam Orens of the Marijuana Policy Group, which recently released a first-of-its-kind study on marijuana equivalencies . Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #2 (science) News stories: Mexico […]
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In this week’s episode, we speak with Brian Gralnick and Marisa Garcia, both major activists with SSDP against the Higher Education Act’s provision that bars students with drug convictions from receiving federal financial aid. Drug of the month: Nitrous Oxide, installment #1 (where it comes from and how it’s used) Shout-out: Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading organization promoting drug […]
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In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Malik Burnett and Garrett Reuscher, who both helped lead Washington D.C.’s successful marijuana legalization campaign to discuss the current status of marijuana in DC, along with the issues that Congress and DC’s unique status have caused in a post-prohibition world. Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #4 (trends). Shout-out: Love […]
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In this week’s episode, the TWiD crew was honored to speak with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross Ulbricht, who was recently convicted for running the Silk Road online marketplace under the (shared?) pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts. We were also joined by Meghan Ralston, former Harm Reduction Manager for the Drug Policy Alliance, to talk about the website […]
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The SSDPness is palpable in this week’s episode of TWiD, as Sam and Rachelle bring on Kris Krane, President of 4Front Ventures and former Students for Sensible Drug Policy Executive Director, and Betty Aldworth, current Executive Director of SSDP, to talk about student-led social change, the marijuana industry, and more. Drug of the month: Cocaine, installment #2 (science). News stories: […]
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In their fifth episode, the TWiD crew switches up “drug of the week” to a new format, while tackling cocaine as their first “drug of the month”. This week’s guest expert is Lisa Raville of the Harm Reduction Action Center, who discusses the current opiate overdose epidemic, life-saving naloxone, and other harm reduction policies and […]
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This week’s episode features our first roundtable interview with a sitting government official, Mike Lawlor, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning in Connecticut – here to discuss upcoming criminal justice reforms in the state, along with the impact of past sensible drug policy reforms that have taken place. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle discuss MDMA as the drug of the week, and invite special guests Brooke Gilbert of the AMPLIFY project and Stefanie Jones, Nightlife Community Engagement Manager with the Drug Policy Alliance. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe and rate! Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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In this week’s episode, Sam and Rachelle continue putting their spin on drug policy news and events, make their predictions about future trends, put a special feature on marijuana, and are joined by expert guests Sanho Tree and Zara Snapp to discuss international drug policy ins and outs. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe […]
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In their first full-length episode, the TWiD crew discuss newsworthy drug policy stories, make predictions for upcoming events in the world of drug policy, discuss alcohol as the drug of the week, and cap it all off with a roundtable discussion with Major Neill Franklin, Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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For his final show with SSDP Radio, former UConn President Tyler Williams brings on UConn SSDP alumnus Sam Tracy and former MPP legislative analyst Rachelle Yeung to discuss their new project: This Week in Drugs, a weekly podcast about all things drugs and drug policy, launching July 12, 2015. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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Introducing This Week in Drugs! Stay tuned for full episodes launching on July 12, 2015. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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