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Scientists Explain Why Marijuana Users Never Overdose
Leaf Science reports a study that found a hormone released when THC is used also inhibits THC receptors, explaining why marijuana users never overdose.
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Cannabis 101: Booze vs Grass
an apples to apples comparison of weed to booze to help anyone teetering on the fence...
Mother Says 'Spice' Killed Her Son
A Colorado Kwik Stop convenience store sold a teenager the synthetic marijuana, aka Spice, that killed him, the boy's mother claims in court.
Reflections on Dr. Sanjay Gupta's CNN Documentary: WEED
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, created a documentary about medical cannabis which aired Sunday. Overall, I was very...
Video: Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Marijuana, We've Been Terribly Misled, DEA Has No Scientific Basis
Dr. Sanjay Gupta made a huge statement for cannabis reform, appearing on Piers Morgan last night and apologizing on air for opposing marijuana legalization
Overdose Prevention Deal in New Jersey
Gov. Christie reached an agreement with legislative leaders to include Good Samaritan language in another overdose prevention bill sitting on his desk.
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PopSci.com Infographic - Which Drugs Kill Americans
Infographic - Many popular illegal drugs—including marijuana and LSD—are such a tiny blip as to be invisible.
DC 911 Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Takes Effect
There is now protection for people who witness or experience a drug overdose and summon medical assistance, because of the Good Samaritan Act.
France to Introduce Supervised Injection Sites
France looks to be the latest European country to embrace the harm reduction practice of providing supervised injection sites, according to France 24 TV...
Christie Vetoes NJ Good Samaritan Overdose Bill
NJ Gov. Chris Christie (R) Friday conditionally vetoed the 911 Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act, which would have exempted from criminal prosecution...
California Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Signed Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown Monday signed into law Assembly Bill 472, the "911 Good Samaritan Bill," to help reduce the number of fatal drug overdoses.
California Drug Overdose Prevention Bill Passes
A bill aimed at saving drug overdose victims' lives by protecting those who would come to their aid from prosecution on drug charges passed the CA Assembly.
Round 1: Marijuana Safer Than Peanuts, Round 2: Caffeine
If you recall from Round 1 of our public health menace cage match fight, marijuana lost to peanuts. Peanuts kill 100 people every year...
Marijuana, Safer Than Peanuts!
Statistically speaking this is true, no deaths have ever been attributed to marijuana use, while peanuts kill 100 people every single year! Who knew that peanuts were more of a public health issue than weed?