Supposed ‘Medical Marijuana’ Measures in Alabama, Utah Are Anything But
While the passage of these measures may pose symbolic victories for legislators; they fail to provide tangible benefits to the constituents that they serve.
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Study: Drug Dogs Most Likely to Err in Traffic Stop Scenarios
A new study claims Drug Dogs trained to detect illegal drugs are most likely to provide false alerts in situations involving searching a motor vehicle.
5-Year-Old Arizonan Gets His Medical Pot
Zander Welton, a 5-year-old Arizonan boy with severe seizures may use medical marijuana extracts, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Friday.
Washington: Lawmakers Pass Measure Allowing for Retail Sale of Marijuana Concentrates
Lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved legislation to allow for the retail sale of high-THC marijuana concentrates, such as extracts, waxes, and oils
California Could Ban Dabs
California could soon ban the potent cannabis extracts, dabs. A bill regulating the industry would prohibit any physician from prescribing butane hash oil.
Seattle Medical Marijuana Dispensary Is First In Washington State To Achieve National Certification
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Washington State was certified under a nationwide program that verifies the quality of products sold.
CBD-Only Legislation Will Likely Be Unworkable For Most Patients
Lawmakers are poised to enact legislation providing epilepsy patients, with strains of cannabis or cannabis extracts high in the compound cannabidiol (CBD).
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 19, 2014.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.19)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 19, 2014:
Indiana: Lawmakers Approve Legislation Reclassifying Hemp as an Agricultural Commodity
Indiana House and Senate lawmakers have signed off on legislation, Senate Bill 357, to reclassify and regulate industrial hemp. As passed, the measure reclassifies cannabis possessing less than 0.3 percent THC as an industrial crop
Michigan: Regulators Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Law To Include Patients With PTSD
Members of the Medical Marihuana Review Panel voted 6 to 2 to expand the state’s list of qualifying conditions to include PTSD. Michigan physicians may now authorize cannabis for the treatment of post traumatic stress.
Illegal Weed Is Bad for the Environment
This video from Mother Jones provides an unusual argument for legalizing cannabis: illegal grow operations can be very, very bad for the environment.
RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption Of Cocaine, Methamphetamine Falls
A rise in the consumption of cannabis corresponds with a decline in use of cocaine and methamphetamine during the same time, according to a new RAND study.
Study: Inhaled Cannabis Mitigates Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Inhaling whole-plant cannabis provides symptomatic relief in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to observational trial data published in the March/April edition of the journal Clinical Neuropharmacology.
NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC
NORML PAC announced its endorsement of Councilman Tommy Wells for mayor of Washington, DC.
Students Say Counselor Played Cop in Sting
A high school counselor enlisted students to uncover drug sales; when one of the students was arrested, school officials tried to cover up the sting.
Maryland Senate Okays Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Maryland Senate today overwhelmingly approved a marijuana decriminalization bill with bipartisan support. It now heads to the House of Delegates.
Colorado Dispensary Honors CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta With New Strain, Joint Specials
The dispensary Helping Hands Herbals named a strain of weed in honor of Dr. Gupta. The brand was called the “Gupta Kush” Introducing the “Double Down Kush.”