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NHTSA and NIDA Teaming Up For Marijuana DUI Study
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration & the National Institute on Drug Abuse will conduct the 1st DUI study under the effects of inhaled pot.
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NJ Medical Marijuana Patients Say Finding a Doctor Can Be Difficult
NJ's first medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open this month, but some potential patients are having a hard time finding a doctor.
Alabama Man Kills Himself in Drug Raid
An Alabama man apparently shot & killed himself as the Sheriff's Office went to serve a possession of a controlled substance warrant last Sunday night.
Cannabis Reform: From Local to Federal, Part 1
What if we're going about this all wrong? Is our path to cannabis reform playing right into the federal government's hands?
Does Smoking Pot With Acquaintances Strengthen Relationships?
Ever think back on friends you smoke with on occasion now that were once acquaintances with no knowledge you each used cannabis? The relationship...
VP Candidate Paul Ryan On Medical Marijuana: “I Support States’ Rights”
VP Candidate Paul Ryan said that although he personally opposes medical cannabis use he would defer to the judgement of each state to make up its own mind.
Federal Judge: Criminalization of Marijuana is “Absurd”
Judge Richard Posner serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, he also wants marijuana to be legalized.
The 2012 Democratic National Platform on Drugs
A review of the 2012 Democratic National Platform suggests there's not much new there on drug policy and the word "marijuana" doesn't appear at all.
Annotated Transcript of Old Hippie Interview with Barack Obama
Obama, do you think this generation is so stupid that they can't see the irony and cynicism of using the stoner icons Harold and Kumar in your campaign ads?
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UCLA Study: Number of Pot Shops Less Than Half of City Estimates
There are 472 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles as of Sept 4, less than half the number often cited by city officials, according to a UCLA study
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Montana Medical Marijuana Provider Gets Probation; His Partner Got Life
U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen sentenced Tom Daubert Thursday in Missoula to five years’ probation. Daubert had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to maintain a drug-involved premises, a charge that stems from…
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Los Angeles Ban On Marijuana Dispensaries Halted For Now
Thursday was supposed to mark the end of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles, after the city council approved a ban on them this summer. But patients and advocates have managed to…
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Washington Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Should Get On Initiative 502 Bandwagon
Everyone involved in medical cannabis should support Initiative 502 . It does not offer unregulated freedom; the people of Washington are not ready for that. Bring marijuana above ground to license it,…
Should I Grow From Seeds or Clones?
Availability of clones is the biggest factor in deciding whether to purchase seeds or clones. Growers have the luxury of buying clones for each grow cycle.
Colombia, FARC Rebels Set Peace Talks
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Colombian government will sit down for peace talks with the Marxist guerrillas of the FARC.
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, we'll provide an overview all the drug-related campaigns.
Piece of the Week | Nate Dizzle Guitar Pipe
The Nate Dizzle guitar pipe is a clever hand made glass pipe that has the added benefit of being a fully functional guitar!
At the DNC Convention: Prohibition? What's Prohibition?
Why is no one at the DNC Convention talking about Prohibition and ending the war on marijuana?