Marijuana NewsLink
The Implausible Case Against E-Cigarettes
Jacob Sullum describes the main arguments against e-cigarettes: that they lure kids into smoking and prevent smokers from quitting.
Topic
tobacco — page 2
48 articles
How Did J.R.R. Tolkien Feel About Cannabis?
It is not a new theory that the "pipe-weed" from Tolkien's Hobbit and LOTR is actually cannabis. I thought I would do a little research on the subject and see what I could find.
Above the Influence? How About the Truth RE: Marijuana
I recently found myself perusing the cannabis page at Above The Influence. While I generally support the intention behind what they are trying to do...
10 States Most Addicted to Cigarette Smoking, Guess How Many Permit Cannabis Use
There may be no correlation at all, but here are two items I find interesting looking at the list of 10 tobacco-loving states and cannabis...
Big Marijuana? How About Be Afraid of Big-time Prohibitionists?
David Frum is an anti-cannabis yammerer who's on the board of directors of the infamous "Smart Approaches to Marijuana" group. "Be Afraid of Big Marijuana"
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
It Begins: Someone Wants to Start "Marlboro of Marijuana"
His goal is to become the "marlboro of marijuana" and yes, that means filtered joints manufactured by the thousands and sold in packs much like cigarettes
Florida Bong Ban - House Bill 49 - Dazed and Confused
Florida Citizens as-well-as the outside public have little to fear, and even less to worry about. In reference to House Bill 49, the 'Florida Bong Law'
Pot LuckLink
Study: Cigarettes' Thirdhand Smoke Causes DNA Damage
A study led by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found for the first time that thirdhand smoke from cigarettes, the noxious...
You Don't Need Prohibition to Help People
Of course, this was achieved without prohibition -- some regulation that has not been without controversy, but without prohibition.
The Results Are In: Clubbers Really Like Drugs
Mixmag teamed up with the Guardian & Gay Times to conduct their annual “Global Drug Survey,” the world’s largest independent survey on which drugs are...
Study: Significantly Better Health Outcomes With Smoking Cannabis Than Tobacco
Adults who inhale cannabis report significantly better health outcomes than do those who smoke tobacco or a combination of both substances.
Law & PoliticsLink
Cannabis Is Part of Our Society
Felicity @ BeyondChronic grapples with most cannabis prohibitionists' excuse to keep alcohol and tobacco legal because they’re “part of our society,” yet...
MT Legislator: Marijuana, “The Most Dangerous Drug There Is”
As you can see, marijuana (cannabis) is hardly the most dangerous drug and pales in comparison to alcohol and tobacco.
Oregon Bill Would Make Cigarettes Controlled Substances
Oregon wants to make cigarettes a Schedule III controlled substance. It would be illegal to possess or distribute cigarettes without a prescription.
Law & PoliticsLink
War on Marijuana - Protecting Teens? Hasn't Worked
Steve Chapman cites the fact that while alcohol and tobacco use have decreased in teens over the past 5 years, marijuana use has been on the rise.
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.
Teen Pot Use Stalls as States Continue to Regulate Use
2012 Monitoring the Future Survey reports that there was no rise in daily or annual marijuana use among teens. According to the report, “annual marijuana...