DIThe Distraction Index

#drug_policy

6 events across 6 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
4Noise
4.7Avg Dmg
26.2Avg Hype
WEEK 85Aug 9 – 15
NOISE2026-08-08
Senate Delays Hemp Ban to Craft THC Product Regulations
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.3
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-16
VA and HHS Act on Trump Order to Speed Psychedelic Drug Research
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
13.2
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
HYPE2026-07-02
DOJ Marijuana Lawsuit Cites Pharma and Drug Testing Industry Interests
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
9.3
Hype
31.7
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
NOISE2026-05-03
Tennessee Clears Way for Ibogaine Clinical Trials
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.0
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
NOISE2026-03-22
DOJ Delays Implementation of Marijuana Reclassification
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
11.3
Hype
21.3
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
HYPE2026-03-08
Trump Administration Cartel Eradication Coalition
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
7.4
Hype
59.5