With cannabis legalization in the national spotlight, substance use and drug policy are main concerns in the U.S. According to a recent RAND Corporation report, American’s spending on illicit drugs has reached nearly $150 billion. In an attempt to help policymakers understand what is happening in substance markets, the study reported on estimates of: the number of … [Read more...] about Americans Are Spending Nearly $150 Billion on Illicit Drugs Each Year
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Is Legalization of Weed in North America a “Threat” to China?
It’s no secret that North America and China often bump heads on any given topic, but this time cannabis is at the center of attention. Beijing's leading drug enforcement body announced a “new threat to China,” relating to a spike in the amount of drugs smuggled into the country. China has pointed fingers at the U.S. and Canada, and their legalization (albeit partial) of … [Read more...] about Is Legalization of Weed in North America a “Threat” to China?