High Profits From Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Transform Lives in Odisha, India
In Odisha, India, the illegal cultivation of cannabis provides significantly higher income than traditional farming, leading to lifestyle changes among farmers despite the risk of imprisonment and police raids; the government promotes millet as an alternative but faces challenges due to the signific...
High Profits From Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Transform Lives in Odisha, India
In Odisha, India, the illegal cultivation of cannabis provides significantly higher income than traditional farming, leading to lifestyle changes among farmers despite the risk of imprisonment and police raids; the government promotes millet as an alternative but faces challenges due to the signific...
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48% Bias Score
French Drug Market: Alarming Rise in Cocaine Purity and Potent Cannabis Products
A new OFDT report details the alarming increase in cocaine purity (44%), the emergence of high-THC cannabis products (up to 78% delta-9-THC causing severe intoxication), and the appearance of novel synthetic opioids and cannabinoids in France in 2023, based on 731 samples analyzed by the Sintes syst...
French Drug Market: Alarming Rise in Cocaine Purity and Potent Cannabis Products
A new OFDT report details the alarming increase in cocaine purity (44%), the emergence of high-THC cannabis products (up to 78% delta-9-THC causing severe intoxication), and the appearance of novel synthetic opioids and cannabinoids in France in 2023, based on 731 samples analyzed by the Sintes syst...
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24% Bias Score
Indonesia's Controversial Transfer of Bali Nine Members to Australia
Indonesia transferred five Bali Nine members to Australia based on a "practical arrangement", despite lacking legal basis, prompting criticism from a key member of parliament's justice committee and raising concerns about setting precedents for future prisoner transfers.
Indonesia's Controversial Transfer of Bali Nine Members to Australia
Indonesia transferred five Bali Nine members to Australia based on a "practical arrangement", despite lacking legal basis, prompting criticism from a key member of parliament's justice committee and raising concerns about setting precedents for future prisoner transfers.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit Ends in Tensions Over Decriminalization
The NSW drug summit, initially predicted to be unproductive, ended with intense debate and calls for decriminalization, despite the government's prior rejection of the policy.
NSW Drug Summit Ends in Tensions Over Decriminalization
The NSW drug summit, initially predicted to be unproductive, ended with intense debate and calls for decriminalization, despite the government's prior rejection of the policy.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Cannabis Legalization Shows Early Success in Reducing Crime
Following the partial legalization of cannabis in Berlin on April 1st, 2024, police data reveals a significant drop in cannabis-related crimes from 5,315 in the first 10 months of 2023 to 1,685 in the same period of 2024, with 80% involving consumption. Ten applications for cannabis social clubs are...
Berlin Cannabis Legalization Shows Early Success in Reducing Crime
Following the partial legalization of cannabis in Berlin on April 1st, 2024, police data reveals a significant drop in cannabis-related crimes from 5,315 in the first 10 months of 2023 to 1,685 in the same period of 2024, with 80% involving consumption. Ten applications for cannabis social clubs are...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Cabinet Picks and Past Drug Use
Analysis of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks and their pasts regarding drug use, comparing their treatment to the scrutiny faced by the Biden administration and highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
Trump's Cabinet Picks and Past Drug Use
Analysis of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks and their pasts regarding drug use, comparing their treatment to the scrutiny faced by the Biden administration and highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
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48% Bias Score
France's Medical Cannabis Trial Ends: Uncertainty Remains
France's medical cannabis trial, launched in March 2021, will end December 31, 2024, affecting 1,800 patients; a six-month transition period will help them switch to other treatments, while the future of medical cannabis in France remains uncertain due to political factors and lack of transparency.
France's Medical Cannabis Trial Ends: Uncertainty Remains
France's medical cannabis trial, launched in March 2021, will end December 31, 2024, affecting 1,800 patients; a six-month transition period will help them switch to other treatments, while the future of medical cannabis in France remains uncertain due to political factors and lack of transparency.
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36% Bias Score
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals
New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals
New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024
Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.
Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024
Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years
A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.
NSW Drug Summit: Similar Challenges, Uncertain Outcomes After 25 Years
A NSW drug summit, 25 years after a similar event, grapples with persistent issues of drug-related deaths (8.6 per 100,000), long wait times for treatment (1800+ weekly), and debates over decriminalization, mirroring past discussions while new funding is allocated.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Fentanyl Plan: A Promise That Alarms Experts
Analysis of President-elect Trump's plan to tackle the fentanyl crisis, contrasting his tough-on-crime approach with the Biden administration's public health strategy, and highlighting expert concerns.
Trump's Fentanyl Plan: A Promise That Alarms Experts
Analysis of President-elect Trump's plan to tackle the fentanyl crisis, contrasting his tough-on-crime approach with the Biden administration's public health strategy, and highlighting expert concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Cabinet Picks and Drug Use
Analysis of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, focusing on past drug use allegations and inconsistencies in his drug policy stance.
Trump's Cabinet Picks and Drug Use
Analysis of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, focusing on past drug use allegations and inconsistencies in his drug policy stance.
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40% Bias Score