There’s a definite push to bring the drug war to an end and people are coming together to join this growing movement. This post from Drug Policy Alliance brings to you some of the most inspiring stories of 2015 that show that this push is gaining strength. Over the last few years there has been undeniable momentum to end our country’s disastrous war on drugs. Both voters and ... Continue Reading
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Is The End of Drug War Near in Latin America?
Latin American countries, that have suffered greatly from the Drug War, have started taking alternative baby steps to law enforcement at home. This post from Business Insider discusses how some Latin American countries have started believing that preventative measures and treatment are more effective than enforcement. The war on drugs, as we know it, may be coming to an ... Continue Reading
Big Pharma Cannabis Might Hit Market in 2016
Big pharma corporations are perhaps waiting for the rescheduling and legalization of cannabis much more than you and me and they stand to gain a lot more too. This article from The Huffington Post discusses how big pharma-produced cannabis products are on their way to America’s billion dollar pharmaceutical market. For those hoping that Big Pharma could still be blocked from ... Continue Reading
New Book Puts Up the Case for Medical Marijuana’s Use and Research
This post from NPR Health discusses the new book, Stoned: A Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana, by Dr. David Casarett, a well-respected palliative care specialist and researcher. The book delves into the medical benefits of marijuana. A year and a half ago, Dr. David Casarett did not take medical marijuana very seriously. "When I first started this project, I really thought ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Legalization Campaign in Ohio to Face Competition at the Polls
This post from Cannabis Activist Network reports how ‘Responsible Ohio,’ a marijuana legalization campaign in Ohio, is likely to face competition at the polls. A campaign to legalize marijuana in Ohio took a step closer to making November’s ballot Tuesday, after its promoters turned in more than twice the required number of signatures. But the measure will face competition ... Continue Reading