The medical cannabis program is the only way to legally purchase cannabis in Virginia. But, current Virginia medical patients point to the program’s shortcomings, and cannabis...
A state task force studying the rise of unregulated cannabis products in Virginia is recommending stricter rules for businesses selling hemp-based delta-8 THC products that technically...
“It is increasingly a recognized treatment for refractory depression and PTSD,” said Del. Dawn Adams, D-Richmond, a nurse practitioner whose legislation would also decriminalize peyote, a...
Since the pandemic started in mid-March, communities across the country have seen sharp increases in drug overdoses, suicides and requests for services. The trends have played...
After a spike in deaths during the first half of the year, Virginia officials are projecting a record number of drug overdose fatalities in 2019.
Attorney General Mark Herring tweeted his support for the legalization of recreational cannabis in Virginia Tuesday night, citing a study that shows more than half of...
Virginia hospitals are monitoring painkiller prescriptions more closely and taking other steps to curb the opioid epidemic, and the efforts may be paying off: Drug overdoses...
Take back events will be held October 27th at four locations around the county. No questions will be asked.
The program is free and anonymous. Unused or expired pills and patches will be accepted, and absolutely no questions will be asked.
Last April Americans turned in 450 tons (900,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its...