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Evaluation of State Cannabis Laws and Rates of Self-harm and Assault

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Abstract Importance State cannabis laws are changing rapidly. Research is inconclusive about their association with rates of self-harm and assault. Existing studies have not considered variations in cannabis commercialization across states...

Opportunities for International Engagement for Drug Policy Research

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Online

This webinar is the first in the ISSDP series of discussion forums, that bring together a panel of speakers to discuss different drug policy topics and debates. 

This 1.5 hour webinar will explore opportunities for international engagement for drug policy research and questions such as how to start an international collaboration. 

Surge in Overdose Deaths During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Over 87,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses over a 12 month period ending in September 2020. Without question, there is a link between the increased numbers of people dying from drug overdoses and the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear, stress...