Global ‘War’ in Illegal Drugs is Failing, Says Study
Drugs are getting cheaper - and purity is increasing
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Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
As of this week, the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Switzerland. Instead, the Swiss have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of weed, replacing possible jail time and a criminal record with a maximum fine of $110. The new law went into effect Tuesday.
Marijuana Rally This Weekend in Windsor, Ontario
CANNABIS CULTURE - This weekend: A marijuana rally will take place in front of city hall in Windsor, Ontario, on Saturday October 5 at 2PM.
CanniMed Not Ready To Sell Medical Marijuana
CANNABIS CULTURE - Canadians seeking relief by accessing Health Canada's new med pot program won't be able to buy their medicine until late December. Despite all the media hype around the birthing of a private industry, there's actually nothing for sale.
California Legalizes Industrial Hemp Farming
A reaction from the federal government is still pending.
Erpenbach, Taylor Bill Would Legalize Medicinal Marijuana in Wisconsin
When Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, was first elected to the state Legislature in 1998, Gary Storck, a routine medicinal marijuana user and advocate for its legalization, was Erpenbach’s first constituent visit.
Companies Ready To Cash In On Canada’s New Medical Marijuana Program
CANNABIS CULTURE - As Health Canada begins issuing licenses for its new medical marijuana program, which has come under fire from patients across the country, several companies are preparing to cash in on an industry that could be worth billions.
Defelonization: The Next Step in Winding Down the Drug War
Thirteen states, the District of Columbia, and the federal government have already passed laws making simple drug possession a misdemeanor instead of a felony, and the momentum appears to be growing.
Drugs Like Krokodil Are the Result of Irresponsible ‘War on Drugs’ Policy
A flesh-rotting drug is eye-popping, but the real story should ask why we aren’t doing more to help impoverished addicts.
Marijuana Initiatives Coming to Wyoming
In a sign of changing times, at least two separate marijuana initiative campaigns are getting underway in Wyoming, one of the reddest of the red states. One initiative would legalize marijuana and hemp, while the other limits itself to medical marijuana.
