“If a licensee wishes to voluntarily destroy product on hold, they should contact the department to discuss.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Companies around Missouri have been required to store nearly 63,000 recalled cannabis products since early August. But if they want to destroy that product, they can now... Read more

Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would regulate kratom products across the country, renewing a similar push made late last session. The proposal, now titled the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, is expected to have bipartisan support in both chambers. On the Senate side, the measure is sponsored by Sen.... Read more

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A new report from an international coalition of advocacy groups says global drug prohibition has fueled environmental destruction in some of the world’s most critical ecosystems, undermining efforts to address the climate crisis. As policymakers, governments, NGOs and activists work to craft urgent responses to protect tropical forests, which... Read more