Drug use
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Voters defeat marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization measures in 4 states
Catholic bishops across the U.S. have urged Catholic voters throughout the election cycle to cast their votes against marijuana legalization... Read more
Catholic bishops urge ‘no’ vote on Florida marijuana initiative
Amendment 3, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and older, is the most expensive cannabis-focused... Read more
North Dakota bishops call for rejection of recreational cannabis measure on state ballot
Measure 5, if approved, would allow adults 21 and over to grow, sell, and use marijuana for recreational purposes. Read more
Oregon re-criminalizes hard drugs after ‘overdose rates skyrocketed’
The law ordered that individuals arrested for possession of drugs could have their citation dismissed if they called a state-created... Read more
Denver archbishop: Why I wrote a pastoral letter on marijuana
In a Nov. 28 interview, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver explained what motivated him to write a pastoral letter on... Read more
Bishops urge passage of bill that would give same sentences to crack and powder cocaine offenders
Legislation passed in the House of Representatives would eliminate a disparity in federal sentencing the bishops say has a disproportionate... Read more
Citing pope's warnings about drugs, Catholic bishops speak on ballot proposals
This Election Day, voters in multiple U.S. states will consider several proposals to legalize drugs, ranging from medical and recreational... Read more
