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California Wants to Bust Sober Stoners for DUI
California wants to bust users for DUI, making it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with even a trace of marijuana in their blood even when not stoned,
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Needless victims of our failed drug war
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What’s Up With the Multi Level Marketing of Hemp-Derived CBD?
Ladybud raises concerns about how the marketing of Hemp-Derived CBD is being conducted with many pertinent questions hotly debated and largely unanswered.
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Missouri Lawmakers Hold Medical Marijuana Hearing
The Missouri Senate is considering legislation to legalize marijuana use by patients diagnosed by a physician with a debilitating medical condition.
New Jersey Marijuana Prosecutors Reverse Course, Say It’s Time to Legalize
The New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association officially supports legalizing possession of marijuana, an unlikely source of support.
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Head of Epilepsy Foundation Wants Marijuana Oil Available
“Charlotte’s Web” is named for Charlotte Figi who has severe epilepsy; she found relief by ingesting the plant’s oil. It is low in THC but rich in CBD.
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Marijuana Oil Bill Gets Final Legislative Approvals
A bill for marijuana oil trials in Kentucky to help children who suffer uncontrollable seizures received its final legislative approval.
Maral v. Live Oak - Local Politics Matter
A local ban stands after the California Supreme Court refused an appeal in Maral v. Live Oak, allowing cities and counties to prevent patients from growing.
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Colorado Cracking Down on High-Volume Pot Patients
Colorado state health department authorities plan to crack down on medical marijuana patients and medical growers with permission for more than six plants.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Patients Slam Governor
At a press conference, Medical marijuana patients slammed Gov. Mark Dayton for stalling on a bill currently being considered in the Minnesota legislature.
Troopers 'License Plate Profiling' in Idaho for Marijuana
An Idaho state trooper arrested and searched a 70-year-old Washington man solely because of his license plate from Colorado, where marijuana is legal, the man claims in a federal lawsuit.
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.
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.
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Police Using Social Media to Bust People for Marijuana
Photos of marijuana on social media is reasonable suspicion, in the eyes of the law; cops are using these images to lure stoners and put them behind bars.
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How Cannabis Can Save Cancer-Stricken Kids: An Introduction to 'Weed the People,' by Ricki Lake
"Weed the People," examines medical cannabis in families and kids. "...,experience has opened my eyes and shown me the healing potential of this plant."
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How Racist Is Your State's War on Weed? Compare!
A new interactive website from the ACLU highlights how many lives are derailed and billions of dollars wasted fighting a racially biased war on drugs.
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Preventing Patients From Growing Medical Marijuana Unconstitutional: Lawyer
Changes to the medical marijuana program will force patients to stop growing pot violating the rights of those who won't be able to afford marijuana.
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Bill Allows Doctors to Write Patients a Marijuana 'Recommendation'
Responding to support, the House approved legislation allowing specially licensed physicians to recommend the drug to patients with debilitating conditions.
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.