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

151% Increase in hospitalization costs for severe vomiting and nausea from marijuana use after MA legalizes marijuana

151% Increase in hospitalization costs for severe vomiting and nausea from marijuana use after MA legalizes marijuana

Chronic marijuana users are at risk of developing a condition called Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, also known as CHS. Patients with CHS experience severe and continuous vomiting and abdominal pain attributed to their marijuana use.

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U.S. Government to Spend Over $5 Million on Study Related to Safe Injection Sites

U.S. Government to Spend Over $5 Million on Study Related to Safe Injection Sites

Safe injection sites encourage the on-site use of drugs under the supervision of staff who is available to offer advice on injection techniques and assist in the event an overdose.

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Oregon Licenses First Psychedelic Service Center in the Nation

Oregon Licenses First Psychedelic Service Center in the Nation

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical in certain mushrooms. The Oregon law allows anyone 21 or older to consume these intoxicating substances with little regulation.

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Drug Policy Strategy Updates

Drug Policy Strategy Updates

As 2022 came to an end, Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA, Director of the Office of Nation Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced federal drug policy and strategy update from a number of federal administrations that primarily addressed President Biden’s strategy.

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