The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013
With apologies in advance for all those important stories that didn't make it, here is Drug War Chronicle top ten 2013 global drug policy-related stories:
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Colorado State Medical Marijuana Card Fee Drop Will Help Patients Retain Fair Access
Starting in February 2014, the Colorado fee to have a medical marijuana card will drop from $35 to $15. This was a surprise to me and many others...
Open for Business
Adults are buying marijuana in every state in the nation. Only in Colorado are they now buying it in legitimate, taxpaying businesses instead of in the underground market.
Denver International Airport Bans Marijuana Possession on Property
As first reported Monday on the Denver Post, Denver International Airport has announced that they are the first city owned area that has banned the...
Banking Regulations Will Mean Better Service for Cannabis Patients and (Now) Customers
Last week, a banking meeting took place in Washington DC regarding regulations that currently exist that make it difficult for medical marijuana business to have normal access to banking functions.
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Reason: The 5 Best Drug Scares of 2013
Jacob Sullum recounts 2013's top 5 drug scares, from energy drink phobias to e-cigarette gateway theories.
Marijuana NewsLink
Uruguay’s Neighbor Argentina Now Considering Legalization
Encouraged by Uruguay's recent historic decision, Argentina is now considering legalization.
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Savino to Resurrect Medical Marijuana Bill in NY Senate
New York Senator Diane Savino plans to reintroduce a medical marijuana bill next year, after the last one was stomped by partisan politics.
Marijuana NewsLink
13 Reasons Marijuana Just Had The Best Year Ever
Matt Ferner lists the 13 reasons 2013 has been the best year ever for marijuana (and it's consumers).
Marijuana NewsLink
AP Poll Finds Falling Resistance to Marijuana Legalization
A new poll found that resistance to marijuana legalization is continuing to fall.
MPP Asks NIDA to Investigate Benefits of Regulating Marijuana
This data should inspire NIDA to examine the possibility that regulating marijuana like alcohol and cigarettes could be a more effective approach.
The Media and Drugs: A Long Way Still to Go
The news for 2013 was good, at least overall. Use of most drugs was steady or even declined. One press release noted that youth cigarette smoking declined!
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Beginning of The End: The Top 10 Drug Policy Stories of 2013
Tony Newman recounts the top 10 drug policy stories of 2013, stating that this year will be remembered as the beginning of the end of the drug war.
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Daily Beast: The 2014 Candidates Who Want to Legalize Weed
The Daily Beast names the 2014 candidates who want to legalize weed.
This Incredible Video Shows How Cannabis Really DOES Help Cerebral Palsy
Add this video to the long line of evidence that marijuana does have medical value and does help people in need. Jacqueline Patterson, a cerebral palsy...
Uruguay to Become First Nation to Legalize Marijuana
The Uruguay Senate is expected to pass a bill to make it the first nation in the world to regulate the cultivation, distribution, and sale of marijuana.
Marijuana Legalization May Depend on National Pessimisim and Negativity
The marijuana legalization movement needs to bank on the fact that Americans are currently pessimistic about the government and society in general, at...
Jackson Police to Respect the Will of the Voters
Jackson Police Chief Matthew Heins said the city police department has advised its officers to follow the new law.