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Gov. Dayton Seeks $2.2M for Marijuana Study
Gov. Mark Dayton said he would ask for $2.2 million for research into its possible benefits. Mayo Clinic would head the study, and focus on cannabidiol.
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24 Mind-Blowing Facts About Marijuana Production in America
You thought your pot came from environmentally conscious hippies? Think again. The way marijuana is grown is anything but sustainable and organic.
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Washington's New Marijuana Law May Be Freeing Up Police Resources
A drop in the number of misdemeanor marijuana possession charges in Washington state shows the new law is freeing up court and law enforcement resources.
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Georgia Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
The Georgia Senate approved limited use of medical marijuana, sending the legislation back to the state House with expectations of extended negotiations.
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Why Dianne Feinstein Opposes Marijuana Legalization
California senator Dianne Feinstein disapproves of marijuana legalization. “The risk of people using marijuana and driving is very substantial,”
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How Cannabis Can Save Cancer-Stricken Kids: An Introduction to 'Weed the People,' by Ricki Lake
"Weed the People," examines medical cannabis in families and kids. "...,experience has opened my eyes and shown me the healing potential of this plant."
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Chris Christie Worried About Profit Motive Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Gov. Chris Christie said, “...what I originally proposed…was that it be a hospital-based program, that way the profit motive is drained out a lot from it.”
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How Racist Is Your State's War on Weed? Compare!
A new interactive website from the ACLU highlights how many lives are derailed and billions of dollars wasted fighting a racially biased war on drugs.
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Why National Marijuana Legalization Will Happen, in One Chart
In a Pew Research Center poll, Millennials overwhelmingly supported marijuana legalization at a 69% rate, more than double their support since 2005
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Preventing Patients From Growing Medical Marijuana Unconstitutional: Lawyer
Changes to the medical marijuana program will force patients to stop growing pot violating the rights of those who won't be able to afford marijuana.
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Sanjay Gupta: I Have No Interest in Recreational Marijuana
“The idea that people co-mingle the two of them because of the agenda they want to drive, to me, those are totally different issues,” Gupta said Tuesday .
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Drug Made From Cannabis Could Treat Schizophrenia
A drug from the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) entered human trials to treat schizophrenia. GW Pharmaceuticals announced Phase 2 clinical trials.
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Why Is Medical Cannabis Signage Regulated?
Anywhere you drive you are bombarded by signage advertising products. But there still seems to be one advertising taboo: advertising medical cannabis.
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Bill Allows Doctors to Write Patients a Marijuana 'Recommendation'
Responding to support, the House approved legislation allowing specially licensed physicians to recommend the drug to patients with debilitating conditions.
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A Day in the Life of a Marijuana Lobbyist
Pot lobbyists are seeking legitimacy and taking the steps to achieve it.
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Pro Tips for Making Canna Caps and Recipe
Beyond Chronic explains the recipe to make potent cannabis oil capsules. One pill will skyrocket the average person to a nearby galaxy.
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California Legalization Is Coming, But What Path Will It Take?
With four marijuana legalization initiatives vying for the California ballot, one thing is clear: All four are better than the state’s current prohibition.
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Thank You for Smoking—Marijuana
Don't mistake this onetime high-school dealer with a libertarian streak for a stoner. His aim is to be the Philip Morris of the American marijuana industry.