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Claim Text: For decades, federal drug policies have driven a nationwide system of prohibition that has led to over-policing and mass incarceration, without reducing overdose deaths.
Simplified Text: For decades, federal drug policies have led to a nationwide system of prohibition, resulting in over-policing and mass incarceration, without reducing overdose deaths.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "period": "decades" }
Subject Tags: Federal Drug Policy Prohibition Over-policing Mass Incarceration Overdose Deaths
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The Way the FDA and DEA Ban Drugs Is Unaccountable and Arbitrary

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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/the-way-the-fda-and-dea-ban-drugs-is-unaccountable-and-arbitrary

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that the FDA and DEA lack clear policies and procedures for drug scheduling decisions. This arbitrary process impacts research and has contributed to the failures of the war on drugs.

Drug Policy DEA FDA Government Accountability Office Controlled Substances Act Drug Scheduling Marijuana Legalization Bureaucracy

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