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

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.

Radical Harm Reduction Policies Worsening the Opioid Crisis

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…

Key Trends and Takeaways from Drug-Related Deaths in Florida

The 2023 Medical Examiners Commission Drug Report has been released, offering key insights into trends and findings from the analysis of drug-related deaths in Florida.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has unveiled the latest edition of Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide—a trusted resource detailing the most commonly used and misused drugs in the United States.

Category Archives: News Articles

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

Radical Harm Reduction Policies Worsening the Opioid Crisis

Key Trends and Takeaways from Drug-Related Deaths in Florida

New DEA Resources

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