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Marijuana could be an exit drug
An often heard assertion about marijuana is that its a gateway drug, one that leads young people into using more dangerous drugs over time. But new research and programs are now examining its potential as an exit drug.
A recent study of a medical marijuana patients group found that a significant number of them were using [...]
‘Weeding’ Out L.A.’s Dispensaries
Posted by admin in World News on June 5, 2010
More than 400 shops are facing closure effective Monday. But the court indicates that medical marijuana patients and dispensaries may have a legitimate basis for an injunction at a later date.
California Felony Marijuana Cases Tossed Out
Posted by admin in Political News on March 30, 2010
The high court struck down a state law that imposed an 8-ounce limit and instead entitled patients to a “reasonable” amount of the drug to treat their ailments and medical marijuana cases have been tossed out because no one can say confidently the exact amount of medical marijuana patients may legally possess.
San Diego Medical Marijuana Victory: Davidovich Not Guilty!
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on March 26, 2010
San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’s war on medical marijuana patients and providers suffered another crushing defeat Thursday afternoon, as activist Eugene Davidovich was acquitted by a jury of all charges stemming from his arrest last year as part of Operation Green Rx. Davidovich, a Navy veteran, was facing serious jail time.
Let’s Teach WalMart A Lesson About Medical Marijuana
WalMart fired a cancer patient and former Employee of the Year for using medical marijuana, as advised by his doctor, in a state where it is legal. How do you teach a big, dumb corporate beast? You hurt it in the only way it understands. It’s time to teach WalMart that mistreating medical marijuana patients is very, very bad for business….
Medical Marijuana Patients Suffering Police Harassment
Posted by admin in Political News on February 20, 2010
According to a recent Washington Supreme Court decision, police can get a search warrant, enter and search your home, arrest you, handcuff you and take you to jail, every time they smell pot – even if you are a legal patient carefully abiding by the rules put forth by the state.
Attorney says the DEA has gone rogue
Posted by admin in Political News on February 16, 2010
DEA intent “to strike fear and panic in Colorado’s vulnerable and suffering medical marijuana patients,”
Four Things Not To Say To A Medical Marijuana Patient
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on February 13, 2010
If you happen to be a medical marijuana patient, you’re aware that there are lots of folks who still harbor some enormous moral judgments about cannabis and those who use it medically — even in the states where it is legal. In the interest of furthering potiquette, here are four things that you might not want to say to medical marijuana patients.
Ganja Gourmet: Marijuana Restaurant Opens In Denver
Posted by admin in Food & Drink on January 9, 2010
Ganja Gourmet Restaurant opens up in Colorado, serving only Medical Marijuana Patients.
NORML Board Member: A Better Alternative to Prohibition
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on January 9, 2010
The first time I met Madeline Martinez, the executive director of Oregon NORML, she told me about her dream of a meeting place for medical marijuana patients, some space to hold classes, a very different vision of healthcare.
CO judge rules cannabis ok
Posted by admin in Political News on January 4, 2010
Medical marijuana patients have a constitutional right to buy pot, not just use it, according to ruling Wednesday by a judge.
City sued for shutting down marijuana dispensary
Posted by admin in Political News on December 1, 2009
A Denver suburb’s decision to deny marijuana dispensaries the right to operate within city limits may have legal consequences. Four medical marijuana patients and two caregivers have filed a suit against the City of Centennial for the recent closure of a medical marijuana dispensary.
Budding business: Montana Pain Management Marijuana
Posted by admin in World News on November 29, 2009
Master gardener Chris Miller tends to his crop of around 200 mature marijuana plants in the grow room of Montana Pain Management Inc. in Missoula last week. About 300 medical marijuana patients obtain their medicine from the MPM clinic…
De-fund task forces that target medical marijuana patients
In response to your article, “ACLU keeping tabs on medical marijuana probe in Ogemaw County” on Oct. 27, these task forces have had their heyday, and it’s now time to de-fund them. If they’ve now had to resort to busting legitimate medical marijuana patients (or recreational marijuana users, for that matter), their usefulness, necessity and cost…
Check out H.R.2835 on Open Congress Medical Marijuana Bill
Medical marijuana bill to protect medical marijuana patients.
Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing on Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana patients and researchers provide testimonies to the Iowa Pharmaceutical Board regarding marijuana’s medicinal benefits, with the ultimate goal of rescheduling and making way for Iowa to legalize cannabis for medical use.
US Government Seeks Applications to Grow Marijuana
US Government Seeks Applications to Grow Marijuana for Federal Research – contract requires the grower to produce a minimum of 125,000 marijuana cigarettes (1.5 to 6.5 acres); also supplies the federal program of legal medical marijuana patients
Patients Feeling Progress in Medical Marijuana Demonstration
Posted by admin in Political News on September 16, 2009
Dozens of medical marijuana patients are demanding county leaders TO allow marijuana co-ops. They protested before Tuesday’s Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting. And now, the group feels like they’re making progress.
CA Senate Urges Change In Federal Medical Marijuana Rules
By a 23-15 vote, the California State Senate Monday approved a “joint resolution” urging the federal government to stop Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) raids on medical marijuana patients and providers. The Sen. Mark Leno-authored resolution additionally calls for the nation to “create a comprehensive federal medical marijuana policy”
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