Judge Slapped for Bias in Pot Case
The Ontario Court of Appeal has rebuked a Brampton trial judge for suggesting it would be a form of "insanity" to jail a man for running a large-scale marijuana grow operation.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
The H1N1 Scam – A Prisoner’s Perspective
CANNABIS CULTURE - Herbs not vaccines! Imprisoned pot activist David Malmo-Levine says the H1N1 vaccine may be more dangerous than the virus itself.
Canada’s New National Anti-Drug Campaign
A federal campaign to warn young people about the dangers of illicit drugs was launched Tuesday.
B.C. Gang Leader Sentenced to 30 Years
B.C. gang leader Clay Roueche has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug-trafficking charges in the U.S.
Cannabis Spray Reduces Cancer Pain
Cancer patients who used a cannabis mouthspray had their pain levels reduced by 30%, researchers have said.
Afghan Surge Won’t Target Drug Crops
Thousands of extra Marines pouring into Afghanistan's opium-growing heartland will go after those who process drugs but not those who grow the crop, the commander of U.S. Marines in the area said.
Colorado’s Green Rush: Medical Marijuana
Colorado residents are calling it The Green Rush: an explosion in the number of state medical marijuana users and dispensaries.
Favorite Bud: Grape Krush
CANNABIS CULTURE - Jason King features DJ Short's flavor-loaded, super-yielding Grape Krush as his Favorite Bud!
Marijuana Use Rises Among Teens; Cigarette Smoking Lowest Since ’75
Marijuana use among teenagers increased this year after previous declines, while the use of other illicit drugs like cocaine mostly declined.
Measure to Legalize Pot May Be on California’s November Ballot
Supporters say they have enough signatures - about 57% more than the required 433,971 - on a petition to qualify for the ballot. Polls have shown support for legalization among state voters.
