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Cannabis & Hemp , Hot Off The 'Net , Law Enforcement & Prisons
Too Many Cops?
The crime rate is down but police forces are growing. We’re poorer as a result, but not necessarily any safer. by Ken MacQueen, and Patricia Treble This spring, Tamara Cartwright dropped off an envelope at her local post office outside Lethbridge, Alta. A friend had sent her a jar of […]
Cannabis & Hemp
Juicing fresh cannabis
Leaf introduces Dr. William Courtney and Kristen Peskuski of Cannabis International; along with the people involved in researching, promoting, regulating and benefiting from raw cannabis. Dr. Courtney is a physician and researcher from Mendocino, California, who gives medical marijuana approvals to qualified patients in Mendocino and Humboldt Counties. Kristen Peskuski […]
Cannabis & Hemp , Hot Off The 'Net
Majority of Americans Ready to Legalize Marijuana
As was the case last year, most respondents believe the “War on Drugs” has been a failure. Many Americans continue to believe that marijuana should be legalized, but are not supportive of making other drugs readily available, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found. In the online survey […]
Cannabis & Hemp , Hot Off The 'Net
Study: Marijuana Not Linked With Long Term Cognitive Impairment
By Maia Szalavitz The idea that “marijuana makes you dumb” has long been embodied in the stereotype of the slow, stupid stoner, seen in numerous Hollywood movies and TV comedies and going unquestioned by much of American culture. But a new study says no: the researchers followed nearly 2,000 young […]
Cannabis & Hemp , What You Can Do
Dispensaries are Indispensable
As you may be aware, Health Canada last month announced some proposed amendment to the MMAR and are engaging in a consultation period this month. More information can be found on their website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/index-eng.php. The Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries has launched a “Dispensaries are Indispensable” National Endorsement Campaign. […]
Cannabis & Hemp , Drug Policy , Hot Off The 'Net
Softer pot laws saved Philadelphia $2 million in 2010
By David Ferguson Saturday, July 9th, 2011 The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office estimates that it saved the city two million dollars in revenue through a new program designed to deal with individuals arrested with less than 30 grams (slightly more than one ounce) of marijuana. According to The Philadelphia Daily News, new […]