Ecstasy Does Not Wreck the Mind, Study Finds
There is no evidence that ecstasy causes brain damage, according to one of the largest studies into the effects of the drug.
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Auto Insurance Agency Must Pay for Marijuana
Quebec’s auto insurance protection agency has been ordered to pay $5,000 to a Quebec man so that he can grow and smoke marijuana in his home.
A False Link Between Marijuana and Mental Illness
The article published today in "Health News" makes the claim that smoking marijuana is "linked" to early onset of mental illness.
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.
Marijuana Compound Induces Cell Death In Hard-To-Treat Brain Cancer
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.
Denver Doctor Could Lose License for Recommending Marijuana
A medical marijuana recommendation for a pregnant woman could cause a Denver doctor to lose his license. It would be the first time a Colorado doctor loses his license over an improper pot recommendation.
Tacoma Retreats From Threat to Close Pot Dispensaries
A showdown between the city of Tacoma and eight marijuana dispensaries was averted Tuesday after both sides called on the state Legislature to spell out more clearly how medical-marijuana patients can legally access the drug if they don't grow it themselves.
Tacoma’s War on Medical Marijuana
Medical cannabis providers in Tacoma, Washington were served with cease and desist notices by the city on Friday, an escalation in what activists are calling the city’s war on medical cannabis.
Vote 2010: Optimism High For Legalization of Medical Marijuana in South Dakota
Proponents of Initiative Measure 13, an act to legalize medical marijuana in South Dakota, are optimistic about their chances in November. Even some of their opponents expect to lose.
Vote 2010: Measure 74 Would Create Marijuana Dispensaries in Oregon
Oregon’s Measure 74 will create the best system in America for providing safe, legal and highly regulated access to medical marijuana for qualified patients. The measure creates a system of nonprofit dispensaries, much like pharmacies.
