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“Hung Out to Dry”—DULF Pair Convicted But Plan Challenge
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“Hung Out to Dry”—DULF Pair Convicted But Plan Challenge
Compassion club founders Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx are convicted, but the judge's comments could fuel their constitutional challenge.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“Hung Out to Dry”—DULF Pair Convicted But Plan Challenge
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Drug User Liberation Front founders convicted of drug trafficking
Case of compassion club will now proceed to a Charter challenge over drug users’ rights to life and liberty
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Case of compassion club will now proceed to a Charter challenge over drug users’ rights to life and liberty
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They wanted to save lives. They've now been convicted of drug trafficking | CBC News
A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled Friday that Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx had broken the law by selling the drugs to their members, and were each guilty of three counts of possession for the purpose of...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Drug User Liberation Front founders convicted of drug trafficking
Case of compassion club will now proceed to a Charter challenge over drug users’ rights to life and liberty
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Case of compassion club will now proceed to a Charter challenge over drug users’ rights to life and liberty
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Founders of groundbreaking Vancouver compassion club found guilty of drug trafficking
Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, who sold club members drugs they had tested for safety, plan to launch a constitutional challenge against Canada's drug laws on November 24.
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Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, who sold club members drugs they had tested for safety, plan to launch a constitutional challenge against Canada's drug laws on November 24.
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Founders of groundbreaking Vancouver compassion club found guilty of drug trafficking
Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, who sold club members drugs they had tested for safety, plan to launch a constitutional challenge against Canada's drug laws on November 24.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Founders of groundbreaking Vancouver compassion club found guilty of drug trafficking
Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, who sold club members drugs they had tested for safety, plan to launch a constitutional challenge against Canada's drug laws on November 24.
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Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, who sold club members drugs they had tested for safety, plan to launch a constitutional challenge against Canada's drug laws on November 24.
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Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
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"Nitazenes were first detected in Canada’s unregulated drug supply in 2019, but local detection has increased substantially over the last six months. Pills sold as oxycodone, percocet, and hydromorphone have tested positive for nitazenes."
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Potent synthetic opioid in counterfeit pills across Greater Victoria
Nitazene, estimated to be between 5 and 8 times stronger than fentanyl, has begun appearing in counterfeit prescription pills across the city
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November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
"Nitazenes were first detected in Canada’s unregulated drug supply in 2019, but local detection has increased substantially over the last six months. Pills sold as oxycodone, percocet, and hydromorphone have tested positive for nitazenes."
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
"At least 60 people have been killed in the strikes over the past two months, which has led to increasing tensions between the US and the governments of both Colombia and Venezuela."
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Four killed in latest US boat strike in the Pacific
The suspected drug traffickers were killed in an escalating conflict taking place at sea.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"At least 60 people have been killed in the strikes over the past two months, which has led to increasing tensions between the US and the governments of both Colombia and Venezuela."
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday, alleging that the department is illegally suspending federal food benefits despite available money.
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Colorado AG Weiser joins lawsuit against federal government over SNAP benefit pause | Colorado Newsline
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit against the federal government over a pause in SNAP benefits.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday, alleging that the department is illegally suspending federal food benefits despite available money.
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"County officials say they want to offer more support but lack the resources. For now, the burden largely falls on defendants — many still deep in addiction, many who are homeless — to find and secure treatment on their own."
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California Law Leaves Defendants Responsible for Finding Drug Treatment
Fifteen people were scheduled to appear in San Diego Superior Court Judge Cindy Davis’ courtroom under a new state law that shifted certain drug and theft crimes from misdemeanors to felonies…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"County officials say they want to offer more support but lack the resources. For now, the burden largely falls on defendants — many still deep in addiction, many who are homeless — to find and secure treatment on their own."
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Connecting Theory and Practice: Report Launch on Full Spectrum Harm Reduction
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WEBINAR: Connecting Theory & Practice Report Launch on Full Spectrum Harm Reduction
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October 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Connecting Theory and Practice: Report Launch on Full Spectrum Harm Reduction
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"When BC authorities declared these mounting deaths a public health emergency, mainly exploiting the situation to push the same, tired teetotal interventions that created this mess, it was just too much to stomach" #drugsky
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On Trial for a Radical Approach to Reducing Drug Overdoses in British Columbia
The Vancouver duo behind the Drug User Liberation Front faces 40 years behind bars for drug trafficking. But this is no ordinary case.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"When BC authorities declared these mounting deaths a public health emergency, mainly exploiting the situation to push the same, tired teetotal interventions that created this mess, it was just too much to stomach" #drugsky
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"This latest strike appears to be the 10th carried out by the Trump administration against alleged drug trafficking boats over the past several weeks, which have now led to more than 40 deaths."
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New U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills 6 on board, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"This latest strike appears to be the 10th carried out by the Trump administration against alleged drug trafficking boats over the past several weeks, which have now led to more than 40 deaths."
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US military kills two people in strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific
Latest strike was off coast of Colombia while seven previous attacks in Caribbean killed at least 32
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Latest strike was off coast of Colombia while seven previous attacks in Caribbean killed at least 32
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US military kills two people in strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific
Latest strike was off coast of Colombia while seven previous attacks in Caribbean killed at least 32
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October 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
US military kills two people in strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific
Latest strike was off coast of Colombia while seven previous attacks in Caribbean killed at least 32
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Latest strike was off coast of Colombia while seven previous attacks in Caribbean killed at least 32
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2024 European School Survey: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use All Decline
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2024 European School Survey: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use All Decline | Drug Policy Facts
The European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) released its 2024 report on Tuesday, October 21. According to the ESPAD news release ("European school survey project on alcohol a...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
2024 European School Survey: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use All Decline
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"The report flags growing concerns over increasing e-cigarette use, the non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs and a sharp rise in social media use, online gaming and gambling among teenagers"
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European school survey project on alcohol and other drugs (ESPAD): 30 years | www.euda.europa.eu
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October 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"The report flags growing concerns over increasing e-cigarette use, the non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs and a sharp rise in social media use, online gaming and gambling among teenagers"
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The Colombian Foreign Ministry published a response to Trump in Spanish and English online, calling Trump's insane post on TruthSocial "a direct threat to national sovereignty by proposing an illegal intervention in Colombian territory" www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/new...
October 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Colombian Foreign Ministry published a response to Trump in Spanish and English online, calling Trump's insane post on TruthSocial "a direct threat to national sovereignty by proposing an illegal intervention in Colombian territory" www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/new...
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President Petro Calls for Investigation Into U.S. Strike That Killed Colombian Civilian
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President Petro Calls for Investigation Into U.S. Strike That Killed Colombian Civilian - teleSUR English
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has demanded a formal explanation from the United States a fisherman was allegedly killed in a U.S. airstrike carried out
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October 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
President Petro Calls for Investigation Into U.S. Strike That Killed Colombian Civilian
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Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal
To secure Washington’s access to El Salvador’s most notorious prison, the secretary of state made an extraordinary offer to President Nayib Bukele.
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Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal
To secure Washington’s access to El Salvador’s most notorious prison, the secretary of state made an extraordinary offer to President Nayib Bukele.
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Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal
To secure U.S. access to President Nayib Bukele’s notorious CECOT prison, Rubio agreed to turn over several MS-13 leaders central to a long-running Justice Department investigation.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal
To secure Washington’s access to El Salvador’s most notorious prison, the secretary of state made an extraordinary offer to President Nayib Bukele.
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Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal
To secure Washington’s access to El Salvador’s most notorious prison, the secretary of state made an extraordinary offer to President Nayib Bukele.
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"The US military assassinated at least one fisherman from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and falsely accused him of being a drug trafficker, the alleged victim’s family told public television network RTVC."
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US assassinated fisherman in Colombian waters, family says - Colombia News
The US military assassinated at least one fisherman from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and falsely accused him of being a drug trafficker, the alleged victim’s family told public television network RTVC....
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October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"The US military assassinated at least one fisherman from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and falsely accused him of being a drug trafficker, the alleged victim’s family told public television network RTVC."
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"The Trump administration has secretly authorized the C.I.A. to conduct covert action in Venezuela, according to U.S. officials, stepping up a campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the country’s authoritarian leader."
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Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
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October 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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"Everyone knew what was happening," judge admonishes Crown as DULF awaits trafficking verdict
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"Everyone knew what was happening," judge admonishes Crown as DULF awaits trafficking verdict
Justice Catherine Murray closed the trial with remarks that indicated sympathy for the accused and for the confusing behaviour of Health Canada, the Vancouver police and all other political entities d...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
"Everyone knew what was happening," judge admonishes Crown as DULF awaits trafficking verdict
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The Human Rights Council asserts its role in drug policy at a time of global change
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The Human Rights Council asserts its role in drug policy at a time of global change
The Human Rights Council’s latest resolution on drug policy marks a turning point, reaffirming that drug control is a human-rights issue, and calling for person-centred, inclusive, and accountable app...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Human Rights Council asserts its role in drug policy at a time of global change
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"SSPs, sometimes referred to as needle exchanges, are an evidence-based public health measure that has been proven to reduce death and infectious disease. Across Indian Country’s 575 federally recognized tribes, there are 21 tribally run SSPs."
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Needle Exchange Programs Reach Only 21 of 575 Tribes Despite High Overdose Rates
Despite Indian Country bearing some of the highest fatality rates of the overdose crisis, there is a woefully insufficient number of programs that provide clean needles in Indian Country to reduce dea...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"SSPs, sometimes referred to as needle exchanges, are an evidence-based public health measure that has been proven to reduce death and infectious disease. Across Indian Country’s 575 federally recognized tribes, there are 21 tribally run SSPs."
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Where is the Money Going For a Million Dollar Prison Fund?
A Prison Fund Is Supposed to Benefit Incarcerated People in Idaho. Has That Changed?
In the past few years, residents at an Idaho prison have wondered how their basic needs are being met after cuts to educational and religious supplies, gym equipment and movie time.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Where is the Money Going For a Million Dollar Prison Fund?