Medical Marijuana

New York Mayor Bloomberg Talks Out Both Sides of His Mouth on Marijuana

The New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg who admits to smoking pot and enjoying it has quietly made marijuana arrest his number one police priority.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was elected for his centrist policies and business experience. His pursuit of the War on Drugs, however, has cost the tax payers of New York dearly. A report authored by Professor Harry Levine of Queens College was recently published by the Drug Policy Alliance. The report criticizes the manner in which Mayor Bloomberg has prosecuted the drug war. Professor Levine’s report claims that Bloomberg has inappropriately spent tax-payer money to carry out a personal social philosophy. Continue reading →

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Jun 12

Washington and Oregon Move against Medical Marijuana Users

The American North West has long been a leader in reforming marijuana laws. They are often ahead of their larger neighbor California when it comes to issues pertaining to personal use. Two recent decisions have reversed that trend; are there more on the horizon?

Most often when Americans think of liberal marijuana policies, they think of California. In truth, Oregon and Washington State have been with or often ahead of Californian in regards to marijuana liberties. Oregon and Washington have some of the best run medical marijuana programs in the country. Oregon has also decriminalized marijuana possession and allows industrial hemp. Recently the U.S. Attorney for Oregon, Dwight Holton, promised to end the sale of medical marijuana in the state. Similarly, the State Supreme Court of Washington recently concluded that an employer can fire someone for legally using medical marijuana. Continue reading →

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Dec 11

Top Three Reasons to End Marijuana Prohibition

The reasons for ending the drug war are countless. Anyone who bothers to do independent research concludes there are better alternatives. There are a few arguments that by themselves should be cause for repeal.

In the world we are living in today, more and more Americans support ending the drug war. The latest polls put nationwide support for complete legalization of marijuana at just under 50%. With the incredible spread of information over the past twenty years, everyone is beginning to see why the drug war should end. The reasons for this are as varied as the culture of America. There are three in particular that stand on their own as reasons to end the drug war if for no other reason. The first is the shear scale and harshness of the War on Drugs. Second is that criminal penalties have been proven to not reduce usage. Finally, open disregard for marijuana law breeds lack of respect for all law. Continue reading →

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Oct 11

New York Times Endorses Medical Marijuana

The NY Times joins a growing list of politicians and originations that have either softened or reversed their views on medical marijuana.

The New York Times has seen the light! They have come to realization that marijuana is medicine and it helps people with seriously debilitating diseases. In a recent article the Times called on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to legalize medical marijuana calling it, “sensible and humane.” The New York Times deserve credit for giving the medical marijuana community a fair chance. They had previously come out strongly against medical marijuana. In an earlier article the New York Times stated they did not support allowing medical marijuana because it was a step down the road to legalization. Continue reading →

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Sep 11

The Government Does Not Want to Study Pot

The 2011 National Drug Control Strategy Report clearly shows that the Federal Government has no interest in clinical studies of marijuana.

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy released its 2011 National Drug Control Strategy report in June. That is only six months late, which I guess is close enough for government work. The report contained many of the federally purported myths we are familiar with. Interestingly, the report did take time to discuss medical marijuana and the national legalization movement.
A section ironically titled “The Facts About Marijuana” dealt little with facts and figures of the Drug War and instead was a Christmas list of government propaganda. Pick anything out of this section and you will find laughable claims. For example, “Marijuana and other illicit drugs are addictive and unsafe […] marijuana on its own is associated with addiction, respiratory and mental illness, poor motor performance, cognitive impairment, among other negative effects.” These are the kind of lies we are used to hearing from the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The most interesting section however, deals with the national legalization movement.
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Aug 11

Rick Perry Will Turn On Medical Marijuana

Texas Governor Rick Perry has been a strong defender of states’ rights. The only exception to this rule seems to be when not supporting what will get him elected.

Texas Governors seem to have a way of ending up President. We know all too well the story of our former Governor/President George W. Bush. After his term in office one would think the people would need a break before electing another Governor from Texas, but perhaps not. The current Texas Governor, Rick Perry, is positioning himself for a serious run for the White House. Perry has made a name for himself as a leading advocate of states’ rights. His recent book Fed Up is entirely about the Federal Government overstepping its role in all areas. With his history of supporting a state’s right to choose, his support of medical marijuana makes sense.

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Jul 11

California Medical Marijuana

Marijuana is known possess several medicinal properties. Many countries have realized this and have legalized the medical use of marijuana to an extent. The medical use of marijuana goes back to 2,737 BC. Marijuana has many medicinal properties. It contains at least 66 cannabinoids. Some of these are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is said to possess antioxidant properties ,Cannabidiol or CBD which is used in treatment of inflammation, anxiety, Cannabiniol(CBN) R-Caryophyllene which reduces inflammation and Cannabigerol which lowers blood pressure.

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Jul 11

Canadian Medical Marijuana

According studies conducted by reputed scientific institutions, marijuana has a number of medicinal properties . So marijuana medical use is increasing gaining popularity in Canada. Today is marijuana is used in relieving pain of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It is also used in treating arthritis, inflammation, epilepsy, glaucoma, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis and many more. However it also important to note that marijuana is a banned drug and its possession, use and cultivation is a punishable offense. But keeping in mind the increasing knowledge regarding the marijuana’s medical use there is a great demand for legalization of marijuana. The medical use of marijuana is legalized in many countries of the world. Canada is one of them. In the US it has been legalized in 16 states including California.

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Jul 11

US Congress Introduces Federal Medical Marijuana Statutes

In an amazing feat of clarity, the United States Congress is considering not one but four new pro-marijuana laws.

Bills in favor of relaxing the drug war have come before congress before. They are far between and usually dismissed without debate. Times have changed, however, as the US Congress is now considering several new bills including: HR 1983 The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, HR 1984 The Small Business Banking Improvement Act of 2011, RD 1985 The Small Business Tax Equality Act of 2011, and HR 1831 The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2011. Never before have so many anti-drug war bills come before the house in rapid succession. Never before have these bills garnered serious debate. As Obama said, however, these days drug legalization is worth of serious debate. Continue reading →

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Jul 11

California Medical Marijuana Card

The state of California allows the consumption of marijuana for medical reason under certain conditions. Marijuana is claimed to have many medicinal properties and it has been used for medical purposes since time immemorial. It has important medical properties like at least 66 cannabinoids and some of these are Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC which possesses antioxidant properties. Cannabidiol or CBD helps in curing inflammation along with anxiety. Marijuana medical uses include treatment of cancer such as lung cancer, breast cancer and also treatment of arthritis, inflammation and many more. It is because of this that marijuana’s medical use has been legalized in many countries today.

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