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

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  Youth Marijuana Addiction Increased Following Recreational Marijuana Legalization in California

  Posted in News Articles September 17, 2026 by Save Our Society From Drugs0 Comments

  A new study examined cannabis use disorder among more than 637,000 adolescents in California, finding that previously declining rates changed course following recreational marijuana legalization.

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  DEA Moves to Temporarily Schedule 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Related Substances

  Posted in Uncategorized July 14, 2026 by Save Our Society From Drugs0 Comments

  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued two Notices of Intent to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and three related substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This temporary scheduling includes: 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), Dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine (MGM-15), and 9-fluoro derivative of 7-hydroxymitragynine (MGM-16). These substances exhibit psychoactive, opioid-like effects, have unpredictable potency, no currently accepted medical Continue Reading

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  Children Should Never Be the Cost of Marijuana Commercialization

  Posted in News Articles June 30, 2026 by Save Our Society From Drugs0 Comments

  A new study analyzing 25 years of poison control center data found pediatric marijuana exposures have increased dramatically since 2009. Researchers report more than a 6,000% increase among children under age six, raising important questions about cannabis commercialization, child safety, and the need for stronger public health protections.

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