SCIENCES
Madrid, Spain: The combined administration of THC and the pharmaceutical agent temozolomide (TMZ) demonstrates strong anti-cancer activity in brain tumors resistant to conventional anti-cancer treatments, according to preclinical data published online in the journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. full story
A report released on Monday argued that alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the U.K. by a wide margin, dominating even heroin and crack cocaine. full story
The surge of gunbattles, beheadings and kidnappings that has accompanied Mexico's war on drug cartels is an entirely predictable escalation in violence based on decades of scientific literature, a new study contends. full story
Law professors argue that current classifications block medical marijuana research full story
If the idea of having a marijuana deficiency sounds laughable to you, a growing body of science points at exactly such a possibility. full story
Despite the Obama administration’s tacit support of more liberal state medical marijuana laws, the federal government still discourages research into the medicinal uses of smoked marijuana. full story
Cannabis could protect bones from weakening in later life, scientists have said. full story
Injections of THC, the active principle of cannabis, eliminate dependence on opiates (morphine, heroin) in rats deprived of their mothers at birth. full story
Alarmist rhetoric claiming that cannabis use causes schizophrenia and psychosis goes up in smoke. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - An up-close look at the THC-producing resin glands of the cannabis plant through pot-ographer Bubbleman's macro lens. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - WhyProhibition.ca has compiled an extensive library of research articles as a resource for the drug policy reform movement. full story- Naturopath Dr. Andrew Weil finds prohibition unbelievable... and destructive. full story
- Late astronomer and author Carl Sagan was an avid pot smoker, crediting it with inspiring scientific insight. full story
- Canada?s medical marijuana needs could be met with only a few hectares of bud! full story
- Feds to provide pot for medical studies, but it's all bunkweed. full story
