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Germany Debates Stricter Cannabis and Alcohol Driving Limits

Brandenburg and Thuringia are pushing for stricter laws on combined cannabis and alcohol use while driving in Germany, prompting a discussion on how the state of Hesse will respond.

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Amsterdam to Explore Prescription Crack Cocaine

Amsterdam will conduct a preliminary study in 2024 to explore providing crack cocaine on prescription, with potential implementation as early as 2027, aiming to reduce harm and improve access to support services for vulnerable users.

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Brazilian Supreme Court to Decide Legality of "Magic Mushrooms

A police operation in seven Brazilian states seized "magic mushrooms", leading to arrests and prompting a legal challenge that could reach the Supreme Court, focusing on whether the mushrooms themselves or only their extracted psychoactive substances are illegal.

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Saxony Drug Deaths Hit Six-Year High in 2024

In 2024, Saxony saw a six-year high in drug-related deaths, reaching 28 fatalities primarily due to Crystal Meth, compared to 20 deaths in 2023, prompting calls for preventative measures.

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Federal Court Rules Against Banning Gun Ownership for Medical Marijuana Patients

A federal appeals court ruled that the government hasn't justified banning medical marijuana patients from owning guns, challenging a federal law barring "unlawful drug users" from firearm possession, citing a lack of alignment with the nation's historical gun regulations.

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Trump Weighs Reclassifying Marijuana Amidst Federal Crime Crackdown

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 3 drug, a decision that could impact federal drug policy, the cannabis industry, and crime reduction efforts in Washington D.C.

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Petro Accuses US of Using Anti-Drug Policy for Control in Latin America

During his speech at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro harshly criticized the US anti-drug policy, accusing Washington of using it as a pretext for control in Latin America, prompting a US delegation walkout.

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Low Demand for Legal Cannabis Cultivation in Hamburg

Despite the legalization of cannabis cultivation in Germany last year, only 13 cultivation associations have been approved in Hamburg, far fewer than initially anticipated, leading to understaffing in the responsible district office.

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Cali Bombings Kill 13, Underscore Global Terrorism Concerns

Terrorist attacks near Cali's Marco Fidel Suárez air base killed 13 military personnel on Thursday, sparking fear and comparisons to the violence in Palestine, highlighting the ongoing issue of terrorism fueled by drug cartels and guerrilla groups.

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Saxony Drug Deaths Reach Six-Year High

Saxony reported 28 drug-related deaths in 2024, the highest number in six years, primarily due to Crystal Meth, prompting calls for expanded harm reduction and prevention programs.

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FDA Seeks Emergency Ban of Kratom Alkaloid 7-OH

The FDA urgently requested the DEA to classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a kratom alkaloid, as a Schedule I controlled substance due to concerns over potential abuse, despite limited data and the compound's potential medicinal benefits; the DEA will decide whether to immediately ban it or undergo...

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Victoria's Drug Overdose Deaths Soar to 10-Year High

A new report reveals that 584 Victorians died from drug overdoses in 2024, a 10-year high, with heroin and methamphetamine being the most common drugs involved; experts call for urgent action and a shift in drug policy.

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