Medical Marijuana news
Medical marijuana dispensaries baned in Grand Junction, Colorado
(KKCO) – In a 6-1 vote Monday night, the Grand Junction City Council approved a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and all commercial sales of the drug within city limits. Mayor Teresa Coons cast the only vote against the ban. The six who voted for it — Gregg [Read More]
California Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Thursday signed into law a bill that decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The bill reduces simple possession from a misdemeanor to an infraction. Currently, small-time pot possession is [Read More]
Cannabis Less Toxic than Pharmaceutical drugs
Experts at the Health Centre within the McGill University of Canada have announced that smoked cannabis can be useful in reducing chronic neurological pain. The conclusion was reached by the McGill University after a study was conducted by researchers at the Health Centre. [Read More]
Haze clouds state policy on distribution of medical pot
Unlike Michigan, some states have allowed clinics to take hold, prosper BY L.L. BRASIER FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER With nearly 28,000 Michigan residents now registered as patient users, the state is proving a hot spot in the national debate on medical marijuana use. Battles [Read More]
A Joint Effort
Where Government Has Failed, Labs, Dispensaries and Growers Blaze a Trail for Potency Data and Safer Meds By LARRY LECHUGA Food products in the U.S. are regulated by the U.S.D.A., alcohol and tobacco by the B.A.T.F., pharmaceuticals by the F.D.A. It’s an alphabet soup of [Read More]
Dueling Sides on Prop 19 Trot Out Research
As California voters weigh whether to support legalization of marijuana on the November ballot, forces for and against Prop 19 are stepping up the studies, statistics and rhetoric aimed at propping up their respective sides. For instance, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of [Read More]
Right-Wing Think Tank’s Marijuana Policy Paper
By Steve Fox Source: AlterNet California — If you want to read one of the most absurd “policy” articles about marijuana in history, go quickly to the website of the Heritage Foundation to read “Legalizing Marijuana: Why Citizens Should Just Say [Read More]
Thousands Attend Marijuana Rally
By Christopher J. Girard, Globe Correspondent Source: Boston Globe Boston, MA — Thousands swarmed Boston Common yesterday afternoon, participating — to various degrees — in a rally advocating legalization of marijuana that featured live music and speakers, [Read More]
