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July 23, 2024 Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. The number of adults that use marijuana continues to increase, as does the number of [...]

Updated May 2, 2024 Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that generally consists of leaves and flowers of the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under the [...]

Updated August 1, 2023 Xylazine is a sedative drug used in veterinary medicine. It is not approved or intended for human consumption. Some drug users intentionally consume xylazine in combination [...]

Updated March 6, 2023 Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that generally consists of leaves and flowers of the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under the [...]

December 15, 2022 The drug overdose epidemic has continued to worsen in the United States over the last several years as synthetic opioids, particularly illicit fentanyl, are currently driving drug [...]

The article offers information on the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) in 1984 to provide funding for state victim compensation and assistance programs. Topics include the various amendments to VOCA to support additional victim-related activities, the establishment of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to administer VOCA programs, and the sources of deposits to the CVF.

Updated April 7, 2022 Contents Introduction Historical Background of Federal Marijuana Policy Early 20th Century Mid-20th Century Controlled Substances Act The Shafer Commission Marijuana, Late 20th Century and Beyond The [...]

September 17, 2020 Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), and has been on Schedule I since the CSA was enacted in [...]

Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound in the Cannabis sativa plant, has been promoted as a treatment for a range of conditions, including epileptic seizures, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, inflammation, and sleeplessness. [...]

The article focuses on comparing two bills, the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act (SAFE Act) and the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act), with regards to the treatment of fentanyl-related substances (FRS) under the Controlled Substances Act. It discussed the topics include the temporary scheduling of FRS, penalties for FRS offenses, and the import and export of FRS.

Updated December 3, 2018 On October 24, 2018, President Donald J. Trump signed into law H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and [...]

Updated November 15, 2018 Contents Introduction Budgetary Impact Related Prior Laws SUPPORT Act Organization Title III--FDA and Controlled Substance Provisions Subtitle A--FDA Provisions Chapter 1--In General Section 3001. Clarifying FDA [...]

Updated May 24, 2018 Contents Introduction Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) Program Operation Interstate Information Sharing and Interoperability Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms Program Costs PDMP Financing PDMP Effectiveness Effectiveness Research [...]

The article provides an overview of the evolution of domestic intelligence activities by intelligence and law enforcement communities and domestic terrorism and violent extremism. It mentions collection, analysis, and dissemination of information in support of national security priorities. It also mentions domestic violent extremism refers to violent criminal acts in furtherance of ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as racial bias and anti-government sentiment.

The article offers information on the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) in 1984 to fund state victim compensation and assistance programs. Topics include amendments to VOCA to support additional victim-related activities, the establishment of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 1988 to administer the CVF, and OVC's mission to enhance the nation's capacity to assist crime victims.

Updated October 18, 2017 Contents Overview of Opioid Abuse What is an opioid? How many Americans abuse opioids? What is the harm associated with opioid abuse? Which areas are experiencing [...]

Updated March 10, 2017 Contents Introduction Controlled Substances Act Evolution of Public Opinion Marijuana as Medicine Scientific Evaluations of Medical Marijuana Effects Federal Regulation of Marijuana Research Current Federal Status [...]

The article focuses on Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that generally consists of leaves and flowers of the cannabis sativa plant and is a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). It mentions prohibition of marijuana and have laws and policies allowing for some cultivation, sale, distribution, and possession of marijuana. It also mentions marijuana has a high potential for abuse for Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Updated June 1, 2016 Contents Background Comparison of Senate- and House-Passed CARA Parallel Provisions in Both Bills Pain Management Best Practices Interagency Task Force Grants for Treatment of Pregnant and [...]

Updated February 23, 2016 Contents Background Recent Efforts by Congress and the Administration Federal Roles in Reducing Prescription Drug Abuse Coordination Regulation Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Controlled [...]

The article reports that Domestic terrorism (DT) differs from other criminal activity in key ways. Importantly, unlike most offenders—who may be driven by self-centered motives—domestic terrorists are driven by a cause or ideology. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the agency with lead responsibility for terrorism investigations at the federal level, generally relies on two definitions of DT.

The article presents the discussion on policy issues associated with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and addressing issues such as lethality assessment in domestic violence cases. Topics include expanding protections for transgender people and enforcement of the federal prohibition on firearms for convicting misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; and expanding tribal jurisdiction over certain crimes committed on tribal lands.

The article discusses intimate partner violence (IPV) against military service members in the U.S. Topics include efforts of the Congress to improve accountability measures for military perpetrators through statutory changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Congress continuing to consider policy issues related to IPV, community coordination in prevention and response to IPV; and coverage and access to military-sponsored victim services that can help reduce risk factors for IPV.

The article discusess common supply and criminal justice-related questions that have arisen as drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Topics include overview of the opioid epidemic; opioids and domestic supply control policy; and opioid epidemic and state criminal justice policies. It also informs on prescription opioids such as heroin, and illicitly produced fentanyl.