Crystal Meth Rampant in Australia: Cannabis Could Help
In the past four years, use of "ice" has doubled, and a correlating spike in violent crime has come along with it.
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Spice "Synthetic Marijuana" ER Visits on the Rise
After writing an article about synthetic marijuana, or spice, this past October I was not at all surprised when I read about a new study indicating that emergency visits to the hospital for incidents involving Spice are on the rise.
THC Prevents Brain Damage in Rats, Study Shows
Published in the journal PLOS One, the study found that treatment with THC could prevent brain damage in rats caused by neurotoxic doses of methamphetamine.
RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption Of Cocaine, Methamphetamine Falls
A rise in the consumption of cannabis corresponds with a decline in use of cocaine and methamphetamine during the same time, according to a new RAND study.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.12)
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Nevada Medical Marijuana Users Still Worry About DUI
Nevada medical marijuana users are concerned as the state's dispensaries open for business in 2014 that they could easily violate Nevada's DUI standard...
Great TV While High: Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is an addictive show that consumes its viewers by taking them on a unpredictable ride.
Soon, You May Be Getting Breathalyzed for Weed
Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have developed a way to user breathalyzer-like technology to test for the presence of 12 different drugs...
Colombia Set to Decriminalize Ecstasy, Meth
Colombia: Minister for Justice and Law Ruth Stella Correa said Wednesday that the government will propose decriminalizing the possession of small amounts...
Marijuana Legalization Favored in US, Canada
A new Angus-Reid Public Opinion poll has majorities favoring marijuana legalization in both Canada and the US. According to the poll...
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.11.14)
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.08.07)
It never stops, does it? Here's another seven corrupt cops. Let's get to it: