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Drug War Chronicle #995 - November 3, 2017

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
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Medical Marijuana Update

Congresspeople want the VA to research medical marijuana, New Jersey expands its list of qualifying conditions, and more.
President Trump declares a public health emergency, but not a national emergency, on opioids. (Wikimedia)
President Trump declares a public health emergency, but not a national emergency, on opioids. (Wikimedia)

Chronicle AM: Trump Declares Opioid Emergency, SF SIJ Could Come Soon, More... (10/26/17)

The president declares the opioid crisis an emegency, but not enough of one to actually need funding; lawmakers go after the DEA over West Virginia pain pill deliveries, a St. Louis alderman files a marijuana legalization measure, the US Sentencing Commission issues a report on mandatory minimums, and more.
The Trump opioid commission has called for drug courts nationwide to help ease the crisis.(virginia.gov)
The Trump opioid commission has called for drug courts nationwide to help ease the crisis.(virginia.gov)

Chronicle AM: Trump Opioid Commission Calls for More Drug Courts, More... (11/1/17)

President Trump's opioid commission issues its recommendations, El Paso becomes the latest Texas locale to ease marijuana possession penalties, would-be Arkansas medical marijuana providers file suit over an application process that excluded them, and more.
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