Photo by LightFieldStudios After three years of decriminalization, Oregon restituted laws earlier this year that again criminalized personal possession of all drugs. Lawmakers are referring to it as a necessary compromise due to overdoses, homelessness, and crime plaguing Oregon, particularly in urban cities such as Portland. Now that drugs are recriminalized, personal … [Read more...] about The Failure of Oregon’s Drug Policy: Decriminalization Alone is Doomed
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The Psychedelics Movement Could be Hitting Your State or City Soon
Several states are aiming to decriminalize or legalize psychedelics. Photo credit: By Simol1407. Magic mushrooms, MDMA and other psychedelics have states taking steps towards decriminalization and legalization for various benefits. Legislators are following suit of Oregon’s Measure 109, a ballot measure that voters passed in 2020 allowing citizens statewide to have … [Read more...] about The Psychedelics Movement Could be Hitting Your State or City Soon
Dispensary Review: Eugene OG
Inside look at a local dispensary near the University of Oregon. Image credits: Leafly. Oregon was one of the first states to decriminalize cannabis, and in 2014, voters legalized recreational cannabis. Since then, the Beaver State has been a popular cannabis-using state, medically and recreationally. In fact, according to Verilife, Oregon is the state with the most cannabis … [Read more...] about Dispensary Review: Eugene OG
The Dime: 10/15/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Gaming Legend, Hector Rodriguez, Launches Cannabis Company On Thursday, October 14th, Hector “HCEZ” Rodriguez, owner of OpTic Gaming, announced … [Read more...] about The Dime: 10/15/2021
Can I Lose My Job Even If I’m Legally Smoking Cannabis?
Can I lose my job even if I'm legally smoking cannabis? The answer is not so clear. The legal landscape surrounding drug testing varies greatly per state. Many employers require their workers to submit drug tests either before or after the company hires them. The recent legalization of cannabis in various U.S. states hasn't fully transformed the employees' drug … [Read more...] about Can I Lose My Job Even If I’m Legally Smoking Cannabis?