Drug Decriminalization and Recriminalization: Predicting the Future in Uncertain Times
Federal Sentencing Reporter January 22, 2026 Laura I. Appleman 1 citation
Abstract The shifting legal landscape of drug regulation in the United States has been marked by a growing divergence between state and federal approaches to cannabis and psychedelics. In recent years, numerous states have passed laws legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana and exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, such as psilocybin and MDMA. At the same time, these trends are...