Editorial: Watching Canada’s experiment with legal cannabis Diane Kelsall CMAJ October 15, 2018 190 (41) E1218; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.181287  On Oct. 17, 2018, the government of Canada will launch a national, uncontrolled e…

Mexiko. Mexico defense chief says legalizing opium 'way out' of violence ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico’s defense minister said on Friday legalizing opium for medicinal use could contain violence caused by drug gangs fighting over poppy…

USA. Trump Administration Seeks Public Comments On Marijuana Reclassification The federal government wants your input on whether marijuana should be reclassified under global drug treaties to which the U.S. is a party. (Forbes, USA…

WHO launches SAFER alcohol control initiative to prevent and reduce alcohol-related death and disability - WHO-led initiative and action package aim to support global target of reducing harmful use of alcohol by 10% by 2025 28 September 2018 | New…

USA. Juul boosts lobbying amid FDA scrutiny E-cigarette maker Juul is ramping up its Washington lobbying operation as it tries to head off potential regulatory threats from the Trump administration and Congress. (The Hill, USA, 10.10.2018) https:/…

USA. The White House Confirms, Yup, It’s Been Running A Marijuana Committee The admission comes after BuzzFeed News uncovered the committee’s existence and reported on its requests for negative information on marijuana. (buzzfeed, USA…