U.S. Federal Drug Decriminalization Efforts

<p>The new bill introduced into the House of Representatives aims to stop treating people suffering from drug abuse disorders as criminals, but rather introduce them into the healthcare system.</p> <p>The measure not only aims to eliminate criminal penalties for drug use and possession but is geared towards shifting the perception around drug abuse, moving it from a law enforcement problem to a public health issue.</p> <p>It would also expunge records and provide avenues for resentencing, as well as provide reinvestment in alternative health-centered approaches for people suffering from substance abuse disorders.</p> <p>71% of those interviewed said that “Federal drug policies are not working and we need to reform them.”</p> <p>59% said they either fully or somewhat support the idea of decriminalizing small possession of all drugs.</p> <p>55% support distribution of drugs in small quantities.</p> <p>67% of those interviewed believed that drug war policies have never and still don't make communities safer and fail to address either drug addiction or crime.</p> <p>Show Links:<br /> Bill Introduced In Congress To Decriminalize All Drugs And 59% Of Americans Agree<br /> https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/21/06/21618199/bill-introduced-in-congress-to-decriminalize-all-drugs-and-59-of-americans-agree</p> <p>Guest:<br /> Katrina Glogowski, Seattle Attorney & Angel Investor<br /> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-glogowski-711a985/</p> <p>Host:<br /> Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.<br /> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/</p> <p>Episode 747 of The Talking Hedge:<br /> Your Cannabis Business Podcast.<br /> ​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.<br /> https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com</p> <p>Music Info:<br /> Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020<br /> Artist: Milochromatic Beats<br /> &<br /> Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018<br /> Artist: LuxrayBeats</p> <p>Keywords:<br /> Hemp News,