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Trayvon Martin's Marijuana Use Not Brought Up in Trial
After all the controversy caused by the judges decision about the levels of cannabinoids in Trayvon Martin's system, the defense decided not to bring it up.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in DC
District of Columbia Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) filed a marijuana decriminalization bill for the nation's capital Wednesday.
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NM Rep: Veterans Need Better Access to Medical Marijuana
PTSD is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in New Mexico, but advocates say veterans can often be fired from their jobs for using the herb.
Chronicle Book Review: Cannabis Nation and Marijuanamerica
Cannabis Nation is authored by respected British drug historian James Mills and is the sequel to his 2003 Cannabis Britannica.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013.
Judge Allows Marijuana Use Evidence in Trayvon Martin Case
Judge Debra Nelson, the judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin case, has ruled to allow jurors to hear evidence of marijuana in Trayvon Martin's system.
GW Pharmaceuticals, Legal Marijuana Monopoly, Launches Sativex Spray in Italy
GW Pharmaceuticals has launched their Sativex cannabis extract spray in Italy for use by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
Medicinal Marijuana is Now Officially Kosher
Prominent orthodox rabbi Efraim Zalmanovich declared that the use of medicinal marijuana is not only perfectly acceptable, but it also happens to be kosher.
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Seattle Company Offering Marijuana Sampling Tours
One company in Seattle, Jet City Tours, is creating marijuana sampling tours, similar to wine sampling tours popular on the west coast
Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Pulmonary Risks
cannabis smoking does not increase risk of COPD or airway cancers.There is even a suggestion that cannabis may be protective for both conditions.
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MI Medical Marijuana Service Center Raided Twice in One Week
Hydro World, a medical marijuana service center in Jackson, Michigan, was raided by police on July 1 and again July 8.
NORML Meets With Former Mexican President on Cannabis Legalization
Speakers from CCPR, LEAP and NORML noted that marijuana prohibition is an international problem founded on international treaties.
Washington Releases Marijuana Market Regulations
The Washington State Liquor Control Board released its final proposed regulations for the state’s adult marijuana industry on July 3.
Higher Education Potential Indicator of Marijuana Use
A study from Northern Ireland and reveals that marijuana use rates tend to be greater for those engaged in higher education.
Marijuana Use Connection to Mental Illness Is Reefer Madness
the prevalence of schizophrenia and psychoses has remained stable or declined when marijuana use increased significantly among the general populace.
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4 Shady Drug Bust Tactics
Kristen Gwynne first examines the shady practice of asset forfeiture, then describes 4 shady drug bust tactics used by police.
Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide.