In this post from High Times, Jon Gettman puts together the most popular marijuana warnings circulating these days. The history of marijuana prohibition is filled with warnings. What kind of warnings are there about marijuana today? Well, it can still get you arrested in many places... but aside from that, true or false, what other popular warnings are circulating ... Continue Reading
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Medical Marijuana Decreases Pharmaceutical Painkiller Deaths
This post from The LAD Bible reveals that medical marijuana is being credited with the decrease in rates of deaths related to pharmaceutical painkillers. New research published by the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, has revealed that states which have legalised the use of medical marijuana, have also reported lower rates of deaths related to pharmaceutical painkillers. It ... Continue Reading
Watch: Candid Views of 3 Ex-Cops on Marijuana Policy
In this article from The Huffington Post, Matt Ferner relates the candid views on marijuana policy of three former police officers who smoke marijuana and get high on camera. https://youtu.be/Q2eXs4pCs3k Three men who identify themselves as former police officers smoke marijuana and get high on camera in a new video released in time for "420," the annual marijuana ... Continue Reading
Why Is Marijuana Still Referred To As A Gateway Drug?
In this article from The Washington Post, Michael E. Miller discusses how marijuana came to be called a gateway drug and how almost a century later this theory’s validity is under assault. Last Tuesday, a radio host asked Chris Christie how, if he were elected president, he would handle states that legalize marijuana. “I will crack down and not permit it,” he said ... Continue Reading
What Is Presidential Candidates’ Stance On Marijuana Policy?
In this post from Marijuana News, Tom Angell reports the presidential candidates’ stated positions on marijuana policy. Nothing in this post should be construed as support for or opposition to any candidate for public office. The 2016 presidential field is starting to take shape, and many of the candidates are weighing in on the debate about marijuana. Here’s a roundup of ... Continue Reading