Reflections on Dr. Sanjay Gupta's CNN Documentary: WEED
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, created a documentary about medical cannabis which aired Sunday. Overall, I was very...
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Cannabis Cure: The Charlotte Figi Saga
Charlotte Figi is a 6 year old from Colorado who suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare disorder that manifests with very long grand mal seizures. Cannabis...
Video: Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Marijuana, We've Been Terribly Misled, DEA Has No Scientific Basis
Dr. Sanjay Gupta made a huge statement for cannabis reform, appearing on Piers Morgan last night and apologizing on air for opposing marijuana legalization
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Study: 7 out of 10 Americans Take a Prescription Drug
A Mayo Clinic study found nearly 70% of Americans take prescription drugs, with antibiotics, antidepressants and painkillers being the most...
The "Truth" About Marijuana - Sort Of
Recently I read the Cassie Shortsleeve's Men's Health article, "The Truth About Marijuana." In it, the author meets with Dr. Mahmoud Elsohly...
Massachusetts Medical Society Calls for Study of Marijuana
The Massachusetts Medical Society, which steadfastly opposed the medical marijuana ballot question approved by voters in November, called on Friday for...
FDA Panel Wants Tighter Controls on Pain Relievers
An FDA panel voted to recommend that pain relievers containing hydrocodone be moved from Schedule III to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act.
Study: Vaporized, Low-Potency Cannabis Mitigates Neuropathic Pain
The administration of vaporized, low THC cannabis is associated with reduced analgesia in subjects with neuropathic pain according to clinical trial data...
Negatives of Cannabis Legalization?
As 2012 ends & 2013 begins, I reflect back and think how the world has changed from just a year ago. Cannabis legalization is the forefront of that change.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.01.01)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 1, 2013...
PTSD, Marijuana and Immature Experts
one million combat veterans say cannabis is an effective treatment for PTSD. Why don't the 'experts' agree?
Cannabis Made Everything Feel Better
My car accident negatively affected almost every aspect of my life. Since then cannabis has helped me feel normal again. How could that be illegal?
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.11.07)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of November 07, 2012...
Dr. Ali Shaygan's Saga: Prosecutorial Misconduct in the War on Pain Docs
In what could become an historic case, FL doctor Ali Shaygan acquitted of drug dealing charges over his prescribing practices is asking the US Supreme Court
Christie Vetoes NJ Good Samaritan Overdose Bill
NJ Gov. Chris Christie (R) Friday conditionally vetoed the 911 Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act, which would have exempted from criminal prosecution...
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Prescription Drug Use Drops Among U.S. Adults; Marijuana Remains Most Popular
Although overall drug use in the U.S. has declined slightly, the rate of marijuana use increased to 7% from 5.8%.
California Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Signed Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown Monday signed into law Assembly Bill 472, the "911 Good Samaritan Bill," to help reduce the number of fatal drug overdoses.
California Drug Overdose Prevention Bill Passes
A bill aimed at saving drug overdose victims' lives by protecting those who would come to their aid from prosecution on drug charges passed the CA Assembly.