The Media and Drugs: A Long Way Still to Go
The news for 2013 was good, at least overall. Use of most drugs was steady or even declined. One press release noted that youth cigarette smoking declined!
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Needless VictimsLink
Drug Warriors Kidnap and Sexually Assault from Drug Sniffing Dog Alerts
Jacob Sullum recounts the story of a New Mexico woman that was taken against her will and fruitlessly probed by drug warriors and their 'medical' helpers.
Marijuana NewsLink
Time: WA Residents Smoke More Weed Than Officials Thought
Time reports that Washington residents smoke more weed than officials estimated, with new numbers more than doubling the old estimates.
Law & PoliticsLink
Washington LCB Issues Recommendations for Medical Cannabis
Washington's Liquor Control Board released its official recommendations for medical cannabis regulations.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 18, 2013:
CannabusinessLink
RFID Journal: Colorado Readies System for Tracking Marijuana
RFID Journal gives a great description of Colorado's RFID (radio frequency identification) system for tracking marijuana from seed to sale.
Teen Drug Use Survey Figures Spark Marijuana Debate
All of the numbers are above the historic lows in teen drug use reported at the end of the Reagan-Bush era in the early 1990s, but well below the historic highs.
HempLink
Hemp Trade Alliance: Canadian Regulations Impeding Growth
Canadian regulations are restricting industry growth, according to the Hemp Trade Alliance.
Marijuana NewsLink
Higher Education Linked to Higher Support for Legalization
A new poll finds that higher education is linked to higher support for cannabis legalization.
Nationwide Certification Program Launched for MMJ Industry
Independent certification will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and regulators implementing medical marijuana laws.
CannabusinessLink
Marijuana Banking Meeting Raises Hopes
Last Thursday's marijuana banking meeting in Washington DC has industry leaders in Colorado hopeful, but anxious.
WeedistsLink
7 Advocates Working for Marijuana Reform in New York City
BuzzFeed's Rachel Zarrell describes 7 big advocates that have been working hard for marijuana reform in New York City.
Marijuana NewsLink
NY Lawmaker Who Voted Against MMJ Invests In Pot
New York lawmaker Steve Katz, who voted against MMJ then got a ticket for possession, has joined the ArcView Group of investors.
Marijuana NewsLink
Denver Decriminalizes Possession for Young Adults
Young adults (18-21) will no longer face criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Denver, Colorado, though fines remain.
Uruguay’s President Fights Back Against United Nations
Last week, the United Nations released a statement explaining its position – that Uruguay has violated a U.N. drug convention.
Law & PoliticsLink
Illinois Launches Website About New Medical Marijuana Law
The State of Illinois has launched a website to inform residents about its medical marijuana law.
Study: Cannabidiol Holds Promise For Treating Psychosis
Authors reported that both animal and human studies document the ability of CBD to mitigate symptoms of psychosis.
Law & PoliticsLink
Beginning of The End: The Top 10 Drug Policy Stories of 2013
Tony Newman recounts the top 10 drug policy stories of 2013, stating that this year will be remembered as the beginning of the end of the drug war.