S.O.S. Drug Policy Newsletter & Legislative Updates

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  Combating Illicit Xylazine

  Posted in News Articles April 22, 2026 by Save Our Society From Drugs0 Comments

  Senator Ashley Moody is cosponsoring the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to curb the spread of xylazine in the illicit drug supply while ensuring continued access for veterinary use. Learn how this legislation addresses a growing public health concern.

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  FL Moves to Close the Marijuana “Open Container” Loophole: Aligning Marijuana Laws with Alcohol for Safer Roads

  Posted in News Articles , Uncategorized January 8, 2026 by Save Our Society From Drugs0 Comments

  Florida legislators have introduced companion bills to close a dangerous loophole that allows open marijuana products in vehicles while alcohol remains prohibited. This legislation aligns marijuana with alcohol laws to reduce drug-impaired driving, protect youth, and strengthen public safety across the state.

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  Radical Harm Reduction Policies Worsening the Opioid Crisis

  Posted in News Articles , Uncategorized April 10, 2025 by Save Our Society From Drugs0 Comments

  Rather than investing in prevention strategies and expanding access to treatment and recovery services, British Columbia, Canada, chose to enact radical harm reduction policies—policies that are now being linked to a significant worsening of the opioid crisis. In March 2020, British Columbia launched its safer opioid supply policy, allowing physicians and nurse practitioners to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade opioids to individuals at Continue Reading

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