Prohibition
Time Magazine – The Great Pot Experiment
Time Magazine’s May 25, 2015 issue explores the “encouraging, troubling, and strangely divided world of marijuana science.” Legalization keeps rolling ahead. But because of years of government roadblocks on research, we don’t know nearly enough about the dangers of marijuana—or the benefits. Welcome to the encouraging, troubling and strangely divided
It’s Time to Change The Conservative Cannabis Conversation
Angela Harris never thought she would try cannabis, let alone suggest others use it. Harris is a conservative who grew up a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) in central California and Boise, Idaho. It wasn’t until she saw the healing powers of cannabis
Should Kids Have Access to Medical Cannabis?
By BRIAN RESNICK for National Journal Hemp oil, used to treat neurological disorders, comes from the cannabis plant. But don’t call it medical marijuana. “People associate medical and recreational marijuana with THC, with a street drug, and with getting high,” Paige Figi says on a recent phone call. “This has
DEA Judge Rules on the Safety of Marijuana
In 1988 there was a petition filed to reschedule marijuana from Schedule 1. Administrative Law Judge Francis L. Young examined the evidence related to the dangers of marijuana. His findings were quite telling. Tragically, they were also ignored by the DEA and marijuana remains classified as a dangerous Schedule 1
Republicans Rally to Legalize Low-THC Cannabis Everywhere
Rep. Paul Ryan joins GOP-led effort that would legalize hemp, low-THC cannabis. A majority of states now allow residents to use compounds from low-THC cannabis as medicine, but growing the plants remains a federal crime and in some states parents of epileptic children risk losing them by using the non-intoxicating
Utah Lawmaker Invokes Mormon Prophet Grandpa in Medical Pot Plea
(Reuters) – A Utah state senator has invoked the legacy of his Mormon prophet grandfather in a video in which he describes almost overdosing on prescription opiates and vows to reintroduce a medical marijuana bill that was narrowly defeated this year. Mark Benson Madsen, a Saratoga Springs Republican, is pushing
Is Medical Marijuana Dangerous?
Many people are concerned about the safety of medical marijuana, or marijuana in general. Is marijuana truly as dangerous as the government says and many people believe? Let’s look at the facts… Chart source: http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates
New Report: Majority of Americans Support Legalization of Cannabis
If it were left up to voters, America would loosen some of its restrictions and penalties for marijuana. Over seven in ten voters (72%) support reducing penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana from jail time to a fine. Six in ten voters (61%) support allowing state regulated sales of
India’s Top Oncologists Want to End Cannabis Prohibition
Top oncologists of Bengaluru want to see the current ban on cannabis lifted so they and others can conduct scientific research regarding the plant’s medicinal effectiveness in treating or possibly even curing those stricken with cancer. These same oncologists have vowed to lobby with the Centre with hopes of lifting
The Perfect Medical Marijuana Law
Who wants legalized medical marijuana? I do, you do … 85% of us do! But the laws need to accommodate our intent … and if the devil’s in the details, those details are making life hellish for patients. It doesn’t have to be that way … Just watch! Becca’s website: http://mjstraighttalk.com
