Say What? UNODC Panel Says Criminalizing Drug Use "Not Beneficial"
A key group of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released groundbreaking recommendations discouraging criminal sanctions for drug use.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 12, 2014.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 12, 2014:
New Hampshire House of Representatives Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of Marijuana Decriminalization
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 215 to 92 in favor of House Bill 1625. This legislation to significantly reduce marijuana penalties in New Hampshire.
California Democrats Officially Add Marijuana Legalization to Platform
California Democrats approved adding support of taxing and regulating marijuana to the party’s platform Sunday, despite opposition from Gov. Jerry Brown-D.
Marijuana Pipe Makers Won't Chill Out
A Minneapolis pipe maker breached an agreement to sell the trade name for a pipe called Hive after receiving a $50,000 check, the prospective buyer claims.
Google Hangout Tonight 8pm EDT on Sanjay Gupta's "Weed 2" and Epilepsy
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will host a Google Hangout today, March 12th at 8pm EDT, featuring AHP director Roy Upton, ASA scientific advisory board member Dr. Sunil Aggarwal and others.
DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative Approved for Signature-Gathering
The District of Columbia announced it had approved a marijuana legalization initiative for signature-gathering. The capital could free the weed in November.
"The New Jim Crow" Author Michelle Alexander Talks Race and Drug War
On Thursday, Michelle Alexander, author of the bestselling The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness sat down with Asha Bandele.
Bad Medical Bill Progresses in Michigan
In Michigan on Tuesday, Sen. Rick Jones’s SB 783 passed the Senate with a vote of 31 to 7. This bill, which is now pending in the House Judiciary Committee
Limited Georgia Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House
In a landslide vote of 171-4 Monday, the Georgia House of Representatives passed “Haleigh’s Hope Act,” sponsored by Rep. Allen Peake and over 90 others to legalize medical cannabis.
New Hampshire House Approves Bill That Provides Legal Access To Medical Marijuana
The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved HB 1622 last Thursday, which would allow licensed patients to cultivate up to two mature marijuana plants until an alternative treatment center opens near their residence
Patients Ought To Be Skeptical Of Proposed CBD-Only Legislation — Here’s Why
Lawmakers in several states have moved forward with legislative proposals to permit cannabis possessing high quantities of CBD (cannabidiol), but otherwise maintaining criminal prohibitions on the whole plant.
Legal Pot’s Cash Conundrum
The rollout of Colorado’s legal pot system was a great success, except for stores with large amounts of cash because the banks won’t take it.
New Mexico: Department Of Health To Expand State's Medical Cannabis Program
Representatives of the New Mexico Department of Health have announced their intentions to expand the state's medical cannabis program.
Michigan Medical Marihuana Review Panel Recommends PTSD As Qualifying Condition
Residents in Michigan suffering from PTSD may soon be allowed to treat their symptoms with medical marihuana if their doctors recommend it
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 5, 2014.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: “I Am Doubling Down On Medical Marijuana”
On the CNN website today, Dr. Sanjay Gupta writes: “I am more convinced than ever that it is irresponsible to not provide the best care we can, care that often may involve marijuana. I am not backing down on medical marijuana; I am doubling down.”