Drug policy

Clearmind Medicine to Participate in Traditional vs. Novel Psychedelics Virtual Event with Leading Industry Figures

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Tel Aviv, Israel / Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq, CSE: CMND), (FSE: CWY) (“Clearmind” or the "company"), a biotech company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, will participate in a special virtual event to discuss the current psychedelic renaissance that is opening the doors to the benefits of both traditional and novel psychedelics, as older therapies are being re-examined and new molecules are being identified for current and future clinical studies.

Key Points: 
  • The virtual event will be held on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 at 12pm EST/ 9am PST.
  • The virtual event is part of The Psychedelic Association of Canada (PAC) "Industry Presents" Series.
  • Clearmind's CEO, Adi Zuloff-Shani, PhD, will share her thoughts about the Company's innovative MEAI molecule, defined as novel psychedelics.
  • Mark Haden, MSW, VP of business development for Clearmind Medicine, will take part in the event as well.

‘They weren’t there when I needed them’: we asked former prisoners what happens when support services fail

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Like you know transitioning to housing, even help with you know finding work and that, but […] none of those promises were met.

Key Points: 
  • Like you know transitioning to housing, even help with you know finding work and that, but […] none of those promises were met.
  • Like you know transitioning to housing, even help with you know finding work and that, but […] none of those promises were met.
  • Getting this kind of pre- and post-release support can drastically reduce the risk of the person re-offending.

System failure


    In 2019‑20, 46% of prisoners released in 2017-18 had returned to prison within two years. People who inject drugs are disproportionately more likely to return to prison. This suggests a systemic failure; something is going wrong in the way we provide services to this group of people. For this analysis, “service providers” include actors such as:
    • For example, when Jidah got out of prison, he needed crucial medication for his opioid dependence.
    • And I was that frustrated that it caused me to relapse and get back on the heroin.
    • And I was that frustrated that it caused me to relapse and get back on the heroin.
    • Khish told us he was given some support in getting set up for post-prison life but the help was limited.

Trust is key

    • Being able to trust a service provider is crucial and can enable a smoother transition to community.
    • Ben, however, didn’t find his parole officer “useful”, saying:
      They’re not really there to help you.
    • They’re there to watch over you, but they say they can help.

Getting the right support can be ‘life-changing’

    • Under this new philosophy, Maine’s prisons focus on rehabilitation and growing respect between correctional officers and people who are incarcerated.
    • It can help reduce the chances the prison system is simply reproducing disadvantage and replicating the problems it is ostensibly supposed to solve.
    • If you or someone you know needs help with exiting prison, you can find a list of resources here.
    • The NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) PeerLine on 1800 644 413 may also be helpful.

Recovery Centers of America Opening Treatment Center in Greenville, South Carolina

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Friday, February 17, 2023

King of Prussia, PA, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of substance use disorder treatment facilities on the East Coast and in the Midwest, today announced plans to open a new inpatient treatment center in Greenville, South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • King of Prussia, PA, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of substance use disorder treatment facilities on the East Coast and in the Midwest, today announced plans to open a new inpatient treatment center in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • “Sadly, the damage SUD causes does not spare any community, including South Carolina,” said J. Brian O’Neill, RCA chief executive officer.
  • “This new inpatient center, RCA’s first in South Carolina, highlights our commitment to serving people where and when they need help.
  • Among RCA’s areas of expertise is opioid use disorder, a significantly growing concern throughout the U.S., including in South Carolina.

DEA Gives Colorado’s MedPharm the Green Light for Schedule 1 Research License

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

MedPharm Research, a wholly owned subsidiary of MedPharm Holdings, a leading medical cannabis manufacturer, R&D laboratory, and compounding facility, announces that they have been approved for a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Schedule I Researcher License.

Key Points: 
  • MedPharm Research, a wholly owned subsidiary of MedPharm Holdings, a leading medical cannabis manufacturer, R&D laboratory, and compounding facility, announces that they have been approved for a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Schedule I Researcher License.
  • The DEA makes the final determination on approving applications for research using schedule I substances and drugs.
  • Its been a long road to getting a federally approved license, Albert Gutierrez, CEO of MedPharm Research, says.
  • The DEA license enables MedPharm Research to isolate and evaluate the activity of phytocannabinoids on different brain cells (such as neuron, astrocytes, microglia).

Law Enforcement Action Partnership Joins Cannabis Freedom Alliance Steering Committee

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) joined the Steering Committee of the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) launched to end the prohibition, criminalization, and overregulation of cannabis in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) joined the Steering Committee of the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) launched to end the prohibition, criminalization, and overregulation of cannabis in the United States.
  • Steering Membership includes prominent national advocacy organizations Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Mission Green/The Weldon Project, the Reason Foundation, and the Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC).
  • We are excited to welcome Law Enforcement Action Partnership into our coalition as we work together to increase community safety through policy reform that is good for both law enforcement and the communities theyre sworn to serve and protect.
  • About the Law Enforcement Action Partnership:
    The Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of criminal justice professionals advocating for drug policy and criminal justice reforms that will make communities safer.

PSYC Provides an Update on Its Investment into The Conscious Fund

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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Key Points: 
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAs we continue building out the Fund\xe2\x80\x99s media strategy, we feel lucky to have Global Trac\xe2\x80\x99s world-class expertise behind us; the Psychedelic Spotlight platform in particular has been a fantastic resource to leverage.
  • Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved.
  • We support a harm reduction approach for the purpose of education and promoting individual and public safety.
  • If you are choosing to use psychedelic substances, please do so responsibly.\n'

New Coalition Launched to End Cannabis Prohibition, Bridge Across Ideological, Party Lines

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) launched to end the prohibition, criminalization, and overregulation of cannabis in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) launched to end the prohibition, criminalization, and overregulation of cannabis in the United States.
  • For too long, cruel laws punishing non-violent cannabis offenses have destroyed the lives of individuals throughout this countrymyself included.
  • We need both sides to come together on this, which is why we launched this coalition.
  • GACC Board Chairman Rezwan Khan added, GACC is excited to join together to help bring about the end of cannabis prohibition.

Booming Latin American Ecommerce Market Holds Pitfalls for Unprepared

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Monday, April 5, 2021

"Latin America is the fastest-growing regional ecommerce market in the world," says A.J.

Key Points: 
  • "Latin America is the fastest-growing regional ecommerce market in the world," says A.J.
  • "It's possible to market there the way you would anywhere else.
  • As an example of the need to know how, Hernandez cites the supposed prohibition on importing cosmetics into Mexico.
  • Instead of applying the previously used simplified carrier clearance, MEX now requires a much more laborious and costly customs entry procedure.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of CytoDyn, Inc. (CYDY) Investors

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Friday, March 19, 2021

You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at [email protected] to learn more about your rights.

Key Points: 
  • You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at [email protected] to learn more about your rights.
  • According to a senior administration official, CytoDyn had only completed a preliminary qualification for being included in the initiative.
  • On March 9, 2021, CytoDyn shares dropped an additional 19% to close at $2.35, thereby injuring investors further.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Problem Drug Use Bill

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to declare problem drug use a public health emergency; to require the Secretary of State to review the effects of welfare sanctions on people who use drugs; to make the Department for Health and Social Care the lead department for drugs policy; to require the Secretary of State to respond publicly to recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs; to amend the classification of drugs in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; to make provision for safe drug consumption facilities; to decriminalise the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use; to make provision about the stigmatisation of problem drug use; to amend the Equality Act 2010 to recognise drug dependence as a health condition; and for connected purposes.

Key Points: 
  • A Bill to require the Secretary of State to declare problem drug use a public health emergency; to require the Secretary of State to review the effects of welfare sanctions on people who use drugs; to make the Department for Health and Social Care the lead department for drugs policy; to require the Secretary of State to respond publicly to recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs; to amend the classification of drugs in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; to make provision for safe drug consumption facilities; to decriminalise the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use; to make provision about the stigmatisation of problem drug use; to amend the Equality Act 2010 to recognise drug dependence as a health condition; and for connected purposes.