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
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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. […]
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The U.S. Needs a Drug Policy That Works Much Better
Obfuscation is the name of the game for Joseph Califano and William Bennett. The Netherlands has about half the marijuana use we do and, with no marketing link to cocaine, about one-eighth our cocaine use, according to a World Health Organization survey. Marijuana use is up 30% here in the […]
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Should Marijuana Be Legalized And Regulated?
To the Editor: Sylvia Longmire misses the mark in focusing on how legalizing marijuana won’t put drug cartels completely out of business (“Legalization Won’t Kill the Cartels,” Op-Ed, June 19). Sure, some cartel members will continue selling other illicit wares once marijuana is legalized, but since they currently earn about […]
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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 […]
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Hemp Facts from Drug War Facts
Check out the new Drug War Facts flyer called “Hemp Facts from Drug War Facts.” It references a number of Facts in the expanded Hemp Chapter to provide an overview of the industrial hemp issue.
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Military and the Drug War
Drug Policy Question of the Week – 7-6-11 As answered by Mary Jane Borden, Editor of Drug War Facts for the Drug Truth Network on 7-6-11. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/3454 Question of the Week: Does the military participate in the drug war? According the Washington Law Office on Latin America (WOLA), in 1986 […]