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War on Drugs

Chronicling changes to US drug policy, from marijuana legalization efforts to the fight against the opioid crisis.

Marijuana Legalization
Eating marijuana is riskier than smoking itEating marijuana is riskier than smoking it
Marijuana Legalization

It might be a good idea to put that pot brownie down before it’s finished.

By German Lopez
Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana enthusiasts are blowing themselves upMarijuana enthusiasts are blowing themselves up
Marijuana Legalization

Another reason to not try this at home.

By German Lopez
Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana could be legal in 11 more states by 2017Marijuana could be legal in 11 more states by 2017
Marijuana Legalization

And some of them might surprise you.

Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana is apparently legal in North KoreaMarijuana is apparently legal in North Korea
Marijuana Legalization

Kim Jong-un is a dictator, except with, perhaps, pot.

Health Care
The feds’ absurd restrictions on medical marijuanaThe feds’ absurd restrictions on medical marijuana
Health Care

Even though it could help military veterans, the federal government considers marijuana more dangerous and less medically valuable than cocaine and meth.

By German Lopez
Health Care
No, this study doesn’t show pot wrecks your brainNo, this study doesn’t show pot wrecks your brain
Health Care

A new study found casual marijuana use correlates with differences in a person’s brain structure, but the findings don’t show the drug will wreck your brain.

By German Lopez
Health Care
Marijuana could treat these 6 health problemsMarijuana could treat these 6 health problems
Health Care

Medical marijuana could fill gaps that currently exist in traditional medicine.

By German Lopez
War on Drugs
States are relaxing their drug laws. Here’s why.States are relaxing their drug laws. Here’s why.
War on Drugs

The federal government is relaxing its approach on the war on drugs. But states have been doing that for years.

By German Lopez
Marijuana Legalization
Maryland set to decriminalize marijuanaMaryland set to decriminalize marijuana
Marijuana Legalization

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley will sign legislation decriminalizing marijuana, the governor’s office announced Monday.

By German Lopez
Marijuana Legalization
Colorado’s getting high, but its crime rate isn’tColorado’s getting high, but its crime rate isn’t
Marijuana Legalization

Three months after legalizing marijuana, Denver defies the early warnings from legalization opponents.

By German Lopez