Massachusetts Approves Medical Marijuana Regulations
Companies hoping to sell marijuana for medical use in Massachusetts will be required to hire an independent lab to test their products for contaminants
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Wishing an Unhappy 40th Anniversary to the Rockefeller Drug Laws that Cost Me 12 Years of My Life
New York's draconian sentencing laws, which became the template for the country, have been reformed somewhat. But they still have a long way to go.
Patients Urge Texas Lawmakers to Pass Medical Marijuana Measure
Whether lawmakers have compassion remains to be seen
Feds Ramp Up Crackdowns On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
In several West Coast cities, federal officials are initiating a new round of crackdowns against dispensaries that are seemingly complying with state medical marijuana law.
Judge Rules California Cities Can Outlaw Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities and counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries, a decision likely to further diminish the network of storefront pot shops and fuel efforts to have the state regulate the industry.
New Hampshire Marijuana Decrim Bill Defeated in Senate
New Hampshire won't be the next state to decriminalize marijuana possession, at least not this year. The state Senate Thursday voted down a decriminalization bill, with senators calling it "deeply flawed."
Why Good Parents Should Support Drug Legalization
As an ex-junkie, I know how harmful addiction is.
Drug War Takes a Staggering Toll on Mexico’s Young
President Obama is in Mexico City Thursday evening. He is meeting with Mexico's president on trade, immigration and drug smuggling. The country is at war with drug cartels and that spills into the U.S. One border town is caught in the crossfire.
Yes, People Are Giving Their Pets Medical Marijuana
Is it ever a good idea to get your dog or cat stoned? California veterinarian Doug Kramer says the answer depends on whether your pet could be classified as a medical marijuana patient.
California Senate Passes Drug Defelonization Bill
The California Senate Thursday passed a bill that would give prosecutors the option of charging people caught in the possession of small amounts of hard drugs with misdemeanors instead of felonies. Senate Bill 649, the Local Control in Sentencing Act, now goes before the Assembly.
