This is a longitudinal dataset analyzing statutes and regulations related to the establishment of overdose prevention centers and state pilot programs for overdose prevention centers as of November 1, 2023.

This dataset examines state Medicaid prior authorization policies for pediatric ADHD medications, focusing on age restrictions and approval criteria as of April 1, 2023, to guide best practices in ADHD treatment.

This article explores a court decision on Safehouse, an overdose prevention site, highlighting its implications for drug policy aimed at minimizing harm from drugs and drug regulation.

This article explores future legal approaches to the opioid crisis, including harm reduction, pharmaceutical accountability, and improved treatment regulation, building on current laws like Good Samaritan and naloxone access.

This dataset outlines the legal and regulatory framework for marijuana in Washington state following the decriminalization of recreational use. It discusses local ordinances on zoning, siting, and access, presenting data from a longitudinal dataset.

This article explores Maryland's 2011 alcohol sales tax increase and its effect on alcohol-positive driving, showing a 6% reduction overall, with a stronger impact on younger drivers aged 15 to 34 years.

This article reveals that while most primary care physicians are aware of prescription drug monitoring programs, many report difficulty accessing the data. Despite this, usage of the programs is linked to reduced opioid prescribing.

This dataset details Washington state's local recreational marijuana laws, focusing on zoning, siting, and regulations around marijuana business operations and public access.

This dataset discusses local medical marijuana laws in Washington State, highlighting zoning choices and the public health impact of marijuana legalization, with a focus on regulatory frameworks and local government roles.

This study examines the history and effectiveness of syringe exchange laws in the U.S. and their role in combating HIV among persons who inject drugs, highlighting significant legal changes in the 1990s.

This dataset examines state-level recreational marijuana laws, including regulatory agencies, sale and possession rules, tax rates, and licensing for retailers and cultivators, while addressing public health and policy implications.

This study analyzes the evolution and convergence of state laws governing prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) from 1998 to 2011, highlighting changes in data reporting, access, and regulatory requirements.