Marijuana May Heal Health Problems That Come With Old Age
From pain and trouble sleeping to cancer and dementia, pot can be a godsend for seniors.
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Georgia Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
The Georgia Senate on Thursday unanimously approved limited use of medical marijuana in Georgia, sending the legislation back to the state House with expectations of extended negotiations.
Alabama and Kentucky Poised to Legalize Cannabidiol
Four states may allow limited access to cannabidiol while maintaining existing legal restrictions on the whole cannabis plant.
Six Red States That Are Turning Green at a Rapid Clip
New polls indicate that marijuana law reform is still a winning issue — even in Republican leaning states.
Republic of Georgia Could Legalize Marijuana
The government of the former Soviet republic of Georgia is considering legalizing marijuana, the country's Labor, Health, and Social Affairs minister said Friday.
Georgia Puts Welfare Drug Testing on Hold
Georgia's new welfare drug testing law was supposed to go into effect July 1, but that didn't happen. According to a spokesman for Gov. Nathan Deal (R), the governor still supports the law, but will hold off on implementation until a legal challenge against a similar bill next door in Florida is resolved.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Welfare Drug Test Bill
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (R) Wednesday signed into law a bill, House Bill 2388, that requires welfare applicants to be screened for possible drug use and drug tested upon suspicion they are using. They would be denied benefits if they test positive. The screening requirement is designed to surmount constitutional objections to mandatory, suspicionless drug testing of public benefits applicants and recipients.
Georgia Student Sues Middle School Over Marijuana Strip Search
A Georgia middle school student claimed in a lawsuit Wednesday he was humiliated and traumatized when he was brought to a vice principal’s office and forced to strip in front of classmates who said he had marijuana.
Georgia Democrat Proposes Drug Testing for Lawmakers
Democratic Georgia state Rep. Scott Holcomb has introduced legislation to the General Assembly that would require lawmakers to pass a drug test before taking office.
Rally to End Marijuana Prohibition Held at Georgia Capitol
About one hundred opponents of marijuana prohibition rallied at the State Capitol on Saturday, November 12, 2011, to help educate the public and to dispel old, worn out myths and misinformation about marijuana.
