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Research Suggests Marijuana Smokers Less Likely to be Obese
Forget the munchies. A surprising new study suggests that pot smokers are less likely to be obese than their drug-free counterparts.theweek.com
The Marijuana Diet: Study Says Pot Smokers Tend to be Skinnier (Really)
You know the stereotype: Marijuana user = Jonah Hill-looking dude who lives on his friend’s couch. But if you look at the daily smokers around you, and we know you have daily smokers around you, this being the pot shop capital of the nation and all, wh…
Irony Alert: Anti-Marijuana Lawmaker Busted for Weed
Rhode Island’s GOP House minority leader is famous for two things: Criticizing gays, Guatemalans, and pot smokers; and now, being busted for smoking pot.theweek.com
Why Pot Smokers Are Paranoid?
Paranoia is one of the most unpleasant “side effects” of marijuana. It’s also a key experience shared by marijuana smokers and people with schizophrenia.healthland.time.com
NYC Blows $75 Million a Year Busting Pot Smokers
Getting busted for a small amount of marijuana in New York city is suppose to be the equivalent of a traffic ticket in the eyes of the New York criminal justice system. However, a startling new study out yesterday compiled by CUNY Professor Harry Levin…
Smoking Pot May Hasten Onset of Mental illness
Smoking marijuana has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness, and now researchers say that when pot smokers do become mentally ill, the disease starts earlieruk.reuters.com
Seshroulette: Chatroulette for Pot Smokers
Posted by admin in Arts & Culture on August 20, 2010
A new video-chat service bills itself as a safe place for users of medical marijuana to meet online and smoke (legally). Brian Ries gives it a try (legally) and finds out what’s really going on.www.thedailybeast.com
Poll: Pot smokers outnumber prohibitionists in California
Posted by admin in Political News on July 28, 2010
It’s one thing to say you’re in favor of legalizing cannabis. It’s another thing entirely to say that while holding a bong. Turns out, there’s more actual marijuana consumers in California than there are opponents of legalization, according to a new po…
Tiny Idaho Town Makes Marijuana Lowest Police Priority
Could it be the Mayberry of marijuana? Pot smokers and civil libertarians won a victory in a small Idaho town Monday when the mayor announced that cannabis use on private property was officially the lowest police priority.www.tokeofthetown.com
Study: Marijuana Doesn’t Affect Driving Performance
It’s something most seasoned pot smokers already know, but still it’s nice to get more scientific confirmation: Marijuana doesn’t make you wreck your car.
More rookie pot smokers or more guys getting caught?
Posted by admin in American & Canadian Football on March 24, 2010
So NFL officials are a little concerned about the amount of first-round talent with marijuana issues in their past. Really? Because no one in the NFL smokes weed. How else would you explain Chad Ochocinco?
Woodstock Would’ve Been a Disaster Drunk than Stoned
Posted by admin in Travel & Places on March 9, 2010
Police officers were everywhere and they just smiled, or even joked with the pot smokers. Nobody got busted and nobody got obnoxious, as always happens when booze is involved. The hippies took their hits on their joints and the cops let it go. One of the main lessons we should take from this event is that some illegal drugs, especially marijuana..
Police won’t be hard on pot smokers at the Olympics
It will be far from business as usual for much of Vancouver during the Olympics, but marijuana advocates and police say the city’s laissez-faire attitude toward the infamous B.C. bud won’t change.
81% of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
According to a Poll conducted by ABC news, 81% of Americans are in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. More and more people are beginning to see the benefits in medical marijuana. In 1997 only 67% of those polled were in favor of legalizing medical marijuana.
What about us casual pot smokers? …
Philadelphia could save $3 million ending marijuana prohibit
Posted by admin in Political News on November 20, 2009
Philadelphia could save more than $3,000,000 annually by not taking pot smokers in for mugshots. Minor
Pot smokers hold daily reefer rallies in Keene, NH
Posted by admin in Political News on September 29, 2009
Pot smokers plan to light up each afternoon in Keene, New Hampshire until they get what they want — an end to marijuana prohibition.
Pot Smokers Challenge Law in NH
Posted by admin in Political News on September 28, 2009
Marijuana smokers in Keene, NH demonstrate their opposition to marijuana laws by openly smoking the weed in Central Square.
Pot Smokers In Keene Protest Drug Laws
Posted by admin in Political News on September 26, 2009
KEENE, N.H. — About 80 people rallied in Keene on Friday, as they had earlier in the week, to advocate for decriminalizing marijuana. Protesters said the gatherings started with a pair of friends who claim they shared a joint downtown, and it grew by midweek to include dozens of people.
(USA) Cannabis Linked To Reduced Risk Of Cancers
According to a recent study, long-term pot smokers are 62 percent less likely to develop head and neck cancers than people who do not smoke marijuana. The study featured 434 patients suffering from
Marijuana legalization – is it time for Oregon to lead?
Posted by admin in Political News on July 17, 2009
Marijuana prohibition is a powerful drug in and of itself, and one to which we are heavily addicted, says Baum. Marijuana [illegality] has tremendous political power, and I think were going to give that up very reluctantly. Cops love [pot prohibition], he continues. Pot smokers and pot dealers don’t shoot back; they’re easy to bust and …
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