The UK government has launched a comprehensive consultation to dramatically expand naloxone access expansion across the country, potentially saving hundreds of lives from opioid overdoses. The 10-week consultation, announced on 29th December 2025, forms part of a record £3.4 billion investment in drug and alcohol services over the next three years. Understanding the Crisis Drug-related...
Ohio lawmakers moved to ban all intoxicating hemp products, including popular THC beverages, in late 2025, marking the end of a two-year debate over cannabis policy in the state. The Ohio hemp ban came after legislators reached a tentative agreement following federal restrictions on low-level THC products. Legislative Compromise Reached A deal between the Ohio...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 15th December 2025 formally designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The classification of fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction shifts the synthetic opioid crisis from a public health emergency to a national security threat, throwing the full weight of...
A groundbreaking resource has emerged to strengthen public health policy worldwide. The Alcohol Taxation Advocacy Launchpad represents the most comprehensive system yet developed for advancing evidence-based alcohol tax reform across diverse national contexts. Launched by Movendi International, this people-powered platform consolidates over a decade of systematic global advocacy work into a single accessible hub. The...
The UK government has issued a clear warning about high-strength cannabis risks following a parliamentary inquiry into the impact on young people. Baroness Merron, parliamentary under-secretary for Health and Social Care, responded to questions from Lord Farmer. She stated unequivocally that “taking cannabis in any form has risks.” The government outlined several campaigns aimed at...
The Department of Health & Social Care has published comprehensive clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment. These evidence-based recommendations offer a robust framework for supporting individuals affected by problematic drinking patterns and alcohol dependence. The guidelines mark a significant step forward in promoting effective treatment practices across the United Kingdom. What the Clinical Guidelines for Alcohol...
Last month, in a rare show of political unity, American lawmakers pulled the plug on a legal loophole that’s been causing chaos in shops across the country. Understanding why America banned THC edibles requires looking at the thousands of poisonings that finally forced action, ending an era where psychoactive cannabis products sat alongside sweets and...
After more than two decades of mounting evidence and healthcare system strain, the World Health Organisation has formally recognised cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) in its International Classification of Diseases, marking a watershed moment in the acknowledgement of marijuana-related harms that industry propaganda has deliberately obscured. The WHO published guidance in October 2025 establishing dedicated diagnostic...
Just weeks after launching a groundbreaking initiative to combat rising drug-related deaths, the latest drug prevention campaign in UK is reaching millions of young people with a message that could save lives: one decision can have irreversible consequences. Launched on 16th October 2025, the campaign specifically targets 16 to 24-year-olds through online films and social...
A peer-reviewed study has revealed that teen cannabis use rises steadily amongst California adolescents since the state legalised adult-use cannabis retailers in 2018. The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, analysed data from over 370,000 California teens through the California Healthy Kids Survey between 2015 and 2022. Researchers found that daily or near-daily...