A recent analysis article published by Forbes and authored by Alonzo Martinez examined the relationship between cannabis legalization and U.S. workplace policies, suggesting that legal cannabis use does not necessarily protect individuals during the hiring process....
Accidental drug overdose and ingestion rising in Kentucky children: Report
According to the results of a new report, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of children dying by ingesting lethal amounts of drugs, including cannabis and opioids in Kentucky over the past five years. Specifically, the 2025 annual report from the...
New York lawmakers introduce bills to expand retail alcohol and cannabis beverage sales
In February, democratic lawmakers in New York introduced new bills to expand the sale of wine, liquor, and cannabis drinks. Specifically, one bill aims to permit supermarkets and local bodegas to sell hard alcohol and wine, while another would allow liquor stores to...
U.S. cannabis rescheduling and workplace considerations
A recent article published by JDP examined how the potential U.S. federal rescheduling of cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug in the United States may affect employer drug testing policies, workplace safety rules, and legal risk. While Donald Trump’s...
HHS extends telehealth access to buprenorphine treatment through 2026
Earlier in January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a fourth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities that permit patients to receive prescriptions for controlled...
Update to U.S. dietary guidelines removes specific daily limits for alcohol consumption
The updated U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which were revised earlier in January by the Trump administration, advise reducing alcohol consumption to support overall health and recommend limiting alcoholic beverages, without specifying quantitative intake...
U.S. teen drug use remained low in 2025: NIDA survey results
According to the results of the 2025 Monitoring the Future Survey carried out by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), reported use of most drugs remained low among U.S. adolescents. Moreover, teen abstention from drug use also remained at an all-time high...






