Maryland: Lawmakers To Debate Marijuana Legalization Bill
Maryland is one of ten states that is debating legislation to legalize cannabis use. Nearly a dozen states are also considering decriminalization measures.
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Cannabinopathic Medicine: Dr. Lester Grinspoon’s New Coinage
Here is Dr. Grinspoon’s latest piece on cannabis use, and where we are going with it as a as society. Cannabinopathic Medicine by Lester Grinspoon, M.D.
No Medical Marijuana for Minnesota This Year
Bills to allow medical marijuana in Minnesota have popular support and may still be introduced this year, but as little more than place markers for 2014.
New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Bill Defeated
The bill, House Bill 337, would have removed marijuana from the state's criminal code, effectively ending marijuana prohibition in New Hampshire.
Study: Trace THC Blood Levels Persist In Chronic Cannabis Consumers
Chronic cannabis consumers may test positive for trace, residual levels of THC in blood for several weeks after ceasing their marijuana use.
Vermont Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Vermont has become the latest state to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year: "An Act Relating to Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana".
Is the International Narcotics Control Board Ignoring Human Rights?
International Narcotics Control Board: Viet Nam issued a decree strengthening of family-based and community-based drug treatment and rehabilitation services
Study: At Home Marijuana Gardens Not Associated With Adverse Health Effects Among Children
Children residing in homes where marijuana is cultivated do not suffer from adverse health effects at any greater rate than do comparable children in cannabis-free environments
Anti-Weed NY Republican Steve Katz Just got Busted for Weed
In June, Steve Katz lawmaker voted no on a bill that would give doctors the right to prescribe weed for chronic medical conditions.
UN Development Program Head Slams Drug War
It is clear that the "war on drugs" has failed and there needs to be room for new approaches, the head of the United Nations Development Program said.
MN Poll Shows Nearly Two-Thirds Support Medical Marijuana
According to a new poll, nearly two-thirds of Minnesota voters support allowing people with serious and terminal illnesses to use medical marijuana.
St. Louis Pot-Reform Cop Sues Police Commission
An officer sued the St. Louis Police Commission, claiming it violated his rights by threatening to discipline him for advocating reform of marijuana laws.
Roadie Complains of Pot Smoke on Band Bus
A long-time roadie sued Chris Isaak, claiming the bandleader fired him for protesting the mistreatment of women and the clouds of marijuana smoke on the bus
Snitch: Action Thriller With a Drug War Message
Snitch is a Hollywood action thriller with a message, and it’s a message that is so far playing well with audiences and theaters across the land.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013:
Show Percy Some Mercy
The Minnesota Vikings are trading all-pro wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks. Based on Harvin’s history.
Undercover Narc Kills Armed Michigan Teen
An undercover Michigan drug task force officer shot and killed a 17-year-old who pulled a weapon and tried to rob him Tuesday afternoon in Southfield.