Lung Cancer Association with Smoking Marijuana Debunked
A study led by Donald Tashkin of the University of California suggests incidences of lung cancer are not the same when one uses marijuana and when one smokes tobacco.
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Very Important Pothead of the Month: Roseanne Barr
CANNABIS CULTURE - Roseannearchy: In her new book, comedian Roseanne Barr admits smoking marijuana kept her "balanced enough to become successful and rich".
Drug Czar Warns Against Taking ‘Bath Salts’ Drugs
White House Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske warned people Tuesday against taking the newest synthetic drugs, often marketed as "bath salts" and being sold legally on the Internet and in drug paraphernalia stores.
Marijuana Advocates Debate a New Legalization Effort
Prop. 19 lost support of defense attorneys and medical marijuana distributors; its backers hope to write a legal pot initiative with wider appeal. All sides agree it'll be a complicated endeavor.
Czech Police Want to Use Seized Marijuana for Treatment
Czech policemen have proposed that the seized marijuana be used for medical purposes, for instance for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, the daily Lidove noviny (LN) writes Friday.
Washington State Politician Proposes Selling Pot in Liquor Stores
A Washington State Democrat has introduced a bill to legalize marijuana and sell it in liquor stores.
Oregon Man Pushes to Legalize Pot Through Initiative Process
The executive director of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation is working to get a measure on the ballot in 2012 to legalize marijuana in the state of Oregon.
Oakland Plan Permits 5 New Pot Dispensaries, Farms
Oakland's dream of licensing some of the largest marijuana farms in the world was crushed by both a failed November ballot measure to legalize recreational pot and the threat of prosecution.
Agent Fired for Legalization Views Sues Border Patrol
CANNABIS CULTURE - The US Border Patrol is being sued by a former agent who was fired in 2009 after expressing opinions in support of drug legalization and of sympathy for illegal immigrants to a coworker.
Time to Ween Police From Our Taxes
It’s time for Canadian police forces to hold a press conference and announce that crime rates, after almost a decade of decline, are now so low that we can start reducing our spending on police.
