Rep. Brittany Pettersen’s bill incentivizes states to cover drug treatment

Rep. Brittany Pettersen’s bill incentivizes states to cover drug treatment

A new bill introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen seeks to incentivize more states to offer drug abuse treatment through Medicaid, six years after she sponsored a bill requiring Colorado to provide that care. The bill was introduced in the U.S. House late last month. If passed, it would make it easier for … Read more

Throwback: When Sanjay Dutt opened up on his battle with drugs describing it as “nine years of hell” | Hindi Movie News

Throwback: When Sanjay Dutt opened up on his battle with drugs describing it as “nine years of hell” | Hindi Movie News

Sanjay Dutt, a prominent actor in Bollywood, is celebrating his 65th birthday today. The actor, numerous times has openly shared his tumultuous journey with drug addiction, describing it as “nine years of hell.” Dutt’s foray into drugs began during his college years, a time when experimenting with substances was perceived as a part of the … Read more

Poilievre vows to defund ‘safer supply’ drug policies, put money into treatment

Poilievre vows to defund ‘safer supply’ drug policies, put money into treatment

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will take all federal dollars out of programs and facilities that use prescribed drug alternatives in perhaps his strongest commitment yet to roll back a Liberal drug program he claims is fuelling “chaos” on the country’s streets. The Tory leader said his government would focus squarely on recovery, adding that there’s … Read more

What the DEA reclassifing marijuana means for Colorado cannabis

What the DEA reclassifing marijuana means for Colorado cannabis

Cannabis advocates in Colorado cheered the Biden Administration’s reported move to reclassify marijuana and said the decision likely would reduce businesses’ tax burden significantly. Industry leaders cautioned that such a move — if finalized — would not resolve some major challenges facing the industry, such as limited access to banking. But they pointed to the … Read more