added 2007 Mon May 21 8:42:42 by ameliog
Many people assume that marijuana was made illegal through some kind of process involving scientific, medical, and government hearings; that it was to protect the citizens from what was determined to be a dangerous drug. The actual story shows a much different picture.
Many people assume that marijuana was made illegal through some kind of process involving scientific, medical, and government hearings; that it was to protect the citizens from what was determined to be a dangerous drug. The actual story shows a much different picture.
added 2007 Fri May 18 19:57:07 by tehranchik
Police in a city in New York are investigating who sent a package containing 12 pounds of marijuana to an elementary school.
Police in a city in New York are investigating who sent a package containing 12 pounds of marijuana to an elementary school.
added 2007 Mon May 14 19:40:19 by populist
Remind me why pot is illegal, and why Oxycrack had a massive pharmaceutical, medical and political machine helping it peddle addiction and death to rednecks and radio hotshots. I'll make sure to have a huge joint waiting, because hilarity is always more hilarious when you're high. When you're dead? Not so much.
Remind me why pot is illegal, and why Oxycrack had a massive pharmaceutical, medical and political machine helping it peddle addiction and death to rednecks and radio hotshots. I'll make sure to have a huge joint waiting, because hilarity is always more hilarious when you're high. When you're dead? Not so much.
added 2007 Wed May 9 3:06:28 by mntnman444
Police on Saturday supressed a rally for the legalization of marijuana,detaining 30 people and beating many more.Participants of the Marijuana March were fined and sentenced to 15 days in jail.
Police on Saturday supressed a rally for the legalization of marijuana,detaining 30 people and beating many more.Participants of the Marijuana March were fined and sentenced to 15 days in jail.
added 2007 Mon May 7 20:33:44 by alexwalexw
It's tough to argue with the supporters of the War on Drugs who want to keep drugs out of the hands of our youth. But the War on Drugs in the United States is simply out of control, and Tim Hellstrom reminds us that we've seen a war like this before.
It's tough to argue with the supporters of the War on Drugs who want to keep drugs out of the hands of our youth. But the War on Drugs in the United States is simply out of control, and Tim Hellstrom reminds us that we've seen a war like this before.
added 2007 Sat May 5 21:04:48 by KelLuv
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Users of marijuana (also called cannabis) who vaporize the drug have fewer lung symptoms than those who smoke it, researchers report.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Users of marijuana (also called cannabis) who vaporize the drug have fewer lung symptoms than those who smoke it, researchers report.
added 2007 Thu May 3 15:47:38 by KelLuv
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Law enforcement officials have charged baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda with possessing marijuana and other drugs, a California Highway Patrol official said on Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Law enforcement officials have charged baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda with possessing marijuana and other drugs, a California Highway Patrol official said on Wednesday.
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 21:44:34 by SarrahA
The National Enquirer has unearthed legal records that show that Sangina Malakar is hiding a deep and dark family secret. And it's not in the closet! Wink wink. Sangina's mother was sent to jail for running an indoor pot-growing operation out of her garage!
The National Enquirer has unearthed legal records that show that Sangina Malakar is hiding a deep and dark family secret. And it's not in the closet! Wink wink. Sangina's mother was sent to jail for running an indoor pot-growing operation out of her garage!
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 22:26:32 by skorec
Could a smoking ban spell the end of Amsterdam's world famous coffee shops, where smoking cannabis is one of the main attractions?
Could a smoking ban spell the end of Amsterdam's world famous coffee shops, where smoking cannabis is one of the main attractions?
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added 2007 Sat Apr 21 0:23:06 by Fedquip
Contrary to popular perception, marijuana is not a phenomenon rooted in the 1960s. Cannabis hemp is part of our global heritage and was the backbone of our most stable and longest surviving cultures.
Contrary to popular perception, marijuana is not a phenomenon rooted in the 1960s. Cannabis hemp is part of our global heritage and was the backbone of our most stable and longest surviving cultures.
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 21:29:59 by populist
The Marijuana, cannabis, or hemp plant is one of the oldest psychoactive plants known to humanity. Cannabis has become one of the most widespread and diversified of plants. It grows as weed and cultivated plant all over the world in a variety of climates and soils. Cannabis preparations have been used as remedies for thousands of years and the acti
The Marijuana, cannabis, or hemp plant is one of the oldest psychoactive plants known to humanity. Cannabis has become one of the most widespread and diversified of plants. It grows as weed and cultivated plant all over the world in a variety of climates and soils. Cannabis preparations have been used as remedies for thousands of years and the acti
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 4:23:00 by mntnman444
The administration of THC significantly reduces lung tumor size and lesions,according to preclinical data presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Los Angeles.
The administration of THC significantly reduces lung tumor size and lesions,according to preclinical data presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Los Angeles.
added 2007 Mon Apr 16 4:39:48 by mntnman444
On Monday,NORML chapters around the country will hold protests at their local post offices to call on elected officials to tax and regulate cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol and tobbacco,which could produce combined savings and tax revenue as high as 14 billion a year.
On Monday,NORML chapters around the country will hold protests at their local post offices to call on elected officials to tax and regulate cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol and tobbacco,which could produce combined savings and tax revenue as high as 14 billion a year.
added 2007 Sat Apr 7 21:58:27 by KelLuv
Barry Cooper's new DVD, Never Get Busted Again, which went on sale over the internet late last year, will probably not sell very well outside the United States, because in most other countries the possession of marijuana for personal use is treated as a misdemeanour or simply ignored by the police.
Barry Cooper's new DVD, Never Get Busted Again, which went on sale over the internet late last year, will probably not sell very well outside the United States, because in most other countries the possession of marijuana for personal use is treated as a misdemeanour or simply ignored by the police.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 7:04:11 by mntnman444
An interesting legal angle on the question of whether medical marijuana patients are being denied their rights under the Americans with Disabilities act.
An interesting legal angle on the question of whether medical marijuana patients are being denied their rights under the Americans with Disabilities act.
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 17:48:58 by TechnologyExpert
Alcohol is nearly as harmful as heroin and tobacco is more dangerous than cannabis, LSD or ecstasy, according to a new classification table of drugs published in a medical journal Friday. The table, published in The Lancet, was drawn up by a group of leading British scientists and ranked heroin, cocaine, barbiturates and street methadone as the mos
Alcohol is nearly as harmful as heroin and tobacco is more dangerous than cannabis, LSD or ecstasy, according to a new classification table of drugs published in a medical journal Friday. The table, published in The Lancet, was drawn up by a group of leading British scientists and ranked heroin, cocaine, barbiturates and street methadone as the mos
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 5:43:49 by berkeley
4. Marijuana is not a lethal drug and is safer than alcohol.
4. Marijuana is not a lethal drug and is safer than alcohol.
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 0:56:13 by shyanbelle
Since 1972, U.S. taxpayers have spent well over $20 billion enforcing criminal marijuana laws and 16.5 million people have been arrested. It's time to put an end to this waste.
Since 1972, U.S. taxpayers have spent well over $20 billion enforcing criminal marijuana laws and 16.5 million people have been arrested. It's time to put an end to this waste.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 2:32:15 by SarrahA
A judge in the Anna Nicole Smith case has been busted! TMZ has learned Hollywood, Florida Judge Lawrence Korda, who heard evidence on the DNA paternity test, was busted on charges of possessing marijuana.
A judge in the Anna Nicole Smith case has been busted! TMZ has learned Hollywood, Florida Judge Lawrence Korda, who heard evidence on the DNA paternity test, was busted on charges of possessing marijuana.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 18:17:32 by mntnman444
Prosecutors then obtained a new grand jury indictment adding tax and money laundering charges that carried potential prison terms of 20 years.Breyer dismissed the additional charges,ruling that prosecutors had illegally retaliated against Rosenthal for his successful appeal and public statements challenging the fairness of his trial.
Prosecutors then obtained a new grand jury indictment adding tax and money laundering charges that carried potential prison terms of 20 years.Breyer dismissed the additional charges,ruling that prosecutors had illegally retaliated against Rosenthal for his successful appeal and public statements challenging the fairness of his trial.
added 2007 Fri Mar 16 20:35:59 by populist
the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, Wednesday, that even if doctors say marijuana is the only thing keeping you alive, it is still illegal for you to smoke it.
the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, Wednesday, that even if doctors say marijuana is the only thing keeping you alive, it is still illegal for you to smoke it.
added 2007 Fri Mar 16 19:48:21 by TimALoftis
Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson, poised to sign a bill making New Mexico the 12th state to legalize medical marijuana, said Thursday he realizes his action could become an issue in the presidential race.
Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson, poised to sign a bill making New Mexico the 12th state to legalize medical marijuana, said Thursday he realizes his action could become an issue in the presidential race.
added 2007 Wed Mar 14 19:47:40 by TechnologyExpert
A Calif. woman whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive is not immune from federal prosecution on drug charges, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The case was brought by Angel Raich, an Oakland mother of two who suffers from scoliosis, a brain tumor, chronic nausea and other ailments. On her doctor's advice, she eat
A Calif. woman whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive is not immune from federal prosecution on drug charges, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The case was brought by Angel Raich, an Oakland mother of two who suffers from scoliosis, a brain tumor, chronic nausea and other ailments. On her doctor's advice, she eat
added 2007 Sat Mar 10 20:06:07 by mntnman444
Taxing and regulating cannabis in Hawaii in a manner similar to alcohol,could yield the state 33 million in annual revenues and cost savings according to an economic analysis released last week by the University of Hawaii.
Taxing and regulating cannabis in Hawaii in a manner similar to alcohol,could yield the state 33 million in annual revenues and cost savings according to an economic analysis released last week by the University of Hawaii.
added 2007 Sat Mar 10 9:55:45 by Varadinum
The odor of burning marijuana didn't justify a search of a central Utah trailer without a warrant, the Utah Supreme Court said Friday. Police officers broke through the door of a trailer in Carbon County in April 2003 because they believed the suspects were eliminating evidence by smoking it. The court, however, said there was no sign that Bernadet
The odor of burning marijuana didn't justify a search of a central Utah trailer without a warrant, the Utah Supreme Court said Friday. Police officers broke through the door of a trailer in Carbon County in April 2003 because they believed the suspects were eliminating evidence by smoking it. The court, however, said there was no sign that Bernadet
added 2007 Wed Mar 7 12:28:45 by Varadinum
Ah, those crafty Canadians. They're a swell lot. Toronto is a lovely city. The drinking age is 18. Another reason to love the country: it may be ready to acquiesce to marijuana.
Ah, those crafty Canadians. They're a swell lot. Toronto is a lovely city. The drinking age is 18. Another reason to love the country: it may be ready to acquiesce to marijuana.
added 2007 Fri Mar 2 21:57:38 by lenavillon
A new study in the journal Neurology is being hailed as unassailable proof that marijuana is a valuable medicine. It is a sad commentary on the state of modern medicine that we still need "proof" of something that medicine has known for 5,000 years.
A new study in the journal Neurology is being hailed as unassailable proof that marijuana is a valuable medicine. It is a sad commentary on the state of modern medicine that we still need "proof" of something that medicine has known for 5,000 years.
added 2007 Sat Feb 24 5:48:09 by TechnologyExpert
Misguided text messages led to the arrest of a western Kentucky teacher who is accused of trying to buy pot from a state trooper. Trooper Trevor Pervine was at dinner with his wife and parents, celebrating her birthday when his phone started buzzing. Pervine was getting text messages about buying marijuana Thursday night, Kentucky State Police spok
Misguided text messages led to the arrest of a western Kentucky teacher who is accused of trying to buy pot from a state trooper. Trooper Trevor Pervine was at dinner with his wife and parents, celebrating her birthday when his phone started buzzing. Pervine was getting text messages about buying marijuana Thursday night, Kentucky State Police spok
added 2007 Fri Feb 23 19:44:54 by mntnman444
U.S. drivers involved in fatal crashes, who had trace levels of cannabis in their blood or urine are less likely to have engaged in risky driving behavior than drivers who test positive for low levels of alcohol,according to case-control data published in the current issue of the Canadian Journal of Public Health.
U.S. drivers involved in fatal crashes, who had trace levels of cannabis in their blood or urine are less likely to have engaged in risky driving behavior than drivers who test positive for low levels of alcohol,according to case-control data published in the current issue of the Canadian Journal of Public Health.
