Mayors Demand Change to Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana
A resolution calling for change to federal policy is on the agenda at this weekend's annual mayors meeting
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Medical Marijuana Battle Coming to Florida
As Florida baby boomers who may have used marijuana in their youth feel the impact of age, they may add to the push for legalization.
Study: Cannabinoid Could Cut Down on NSAID Hospitalizations
Cannabinoids may have reduce the effective analgesic dose of NSAIDs, as well as reducing the incidence of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers.
Good, Bad Drug Measures Die Along With Farm Bill
The Farm Bill (House Bill 1947) died in the House Thursday morning as Democrats rebelled against deep cuts to food stamps.
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Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The bill would establish a system to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon, including regulating pesticide use and testing the product for mold.
Life Insurance for Marijuana Consumers
One of the most asked questions received at NORML over the years has been ‘I smoke cannabis and I want to purchase or increase my life insurance?’
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Cannabis Lobbyists Embarrass White House on Softball Field
A softball team of cannabis lobbyists (the One-Hitters) beat the Softball Team of the United States (STOTUS) for the second year in a row.
WA Delegation to Feds: Clarity on Marijuana Legalization
Nearly eight months after Washington voters passed a binding cannabis legalization initiative, the federal government is yet to make any public statement.
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Old Hippie on Social Media Panel at SF High Times Medical Cannabis Cup
Beyond Chronic's (+ reddit.com advice guru, Weedist writer/editor) Old Hippie will be hanging at the High Times Medical Cannabis Cup on June 22 and 23...
Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Lung Cancer
reportedly, subjects who regularly inhale cannabis smoke possess no greater risk of lung cancer than do those who consume it occasionally or not at all.
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Mexico City to Consider Legalizing Marijuana, Preparing Legislation
The leftwing Party of the Democratic Revolution is preparing legislation to introduce in September that would make it legal to smoke weed in Mexico City...
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Huffington Post: 9 Mind-Blowing Marijuana Gadgets Coming
Huffington Post introduces 9 upcoming marijuana gadgets from companies hoping to earn a living from the "green rush" of legalization.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 19, 2013:
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New York Mom, Andrea Sanderlin, Accused of Running $3 Million Marijuana Operation Indicted
Andrea Sanderlin, a suburban mother of two accused of running a sophisticated $3 million marijuana enterprise out of a New York warehouse was slapped with a federal indictment today by prosecutors who said her operation was no different than that of Colombian druglords.
Pro-Legalization Senator Daylin Leach Takes Advocacy to DC
Senator Leach has made clear that he intends to continue his fight for marijuana legalization while serving at the federal level.
Medical Marijuana is Coming to New Hampshire
Gov. Hassan has maintained that allowing doctors to provide relief to patients through the use of medical marijuana is the right policy for New Hampshire.
Study: Medical Cannabis Laws Don't Impact Teen Use Rates
Another study has affirmed that the enactment of statewide medical cannabis laws is not associated with increased rates of adolescent marijuana consumption.
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The 'Marijuana Moms of Beverly Hills'
A group of mothers in wealthy Beverley Hills, California, is trying to change the perception that drugs and parenting don't mix.