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Hemp Defies Hurdles to Make a Comeback in Spain
Spain is experiencing a resurgence of hemp, one of the species of cannabis with the lowest THC content, which has been used for millennia to produce textile, medicinal and …
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The War on Drugs Destroys Lives: Here Are Six Things You Can Do About It
The movement to end the violence through the decriminalization of drugs has never had so much momentum. And it's never been easier to get involved.
First Quarter Marijuana Possession Arrest Data Released: NYPD On Path to Make As Many Marijuana Arrests in 2014 as in Previous Year
Today the Marijuana Arrest Research Project released data showing that racially bias marijuana arrests continue to be one of the leading arrests in New York City, despite the precipitous …
Marijuana Refugees: Virginia Family Moves to Colorado to Treat Epileptic Child With Cannabis Oil
Last year, Dara Lightle and her nine-year-old daughter, Madeleine, became "marijuana refugees" when they moved from Virginia to Colorado.
Uruguay Releases Regulations for World’s First National Legal Marijuana Market
Consumers Must Choose Between 3 Forms of Access: Domestic Cultivation, Membership Clubs, or Licensed Sales in Pharmacies.
Absurd: Colorado Veterans Suffering From PTSD Denied Legal Marijuana in Colorado
Yesterday, a bill failed to pass the Colorado House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs committee that would have added post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of "debilitating medical …
Brooklyn DA Thompson Gets Strong Support From Elected Officials and Community Groups for His Proposal to End Low-Level Marijuana Possession in BK
Brooklyn elected officials, community groups, and advocates rallied on the steps of Borough Hall to support District Attorney Ken Thompson's proposal to stop prosecuting people arrested for possessing small …
New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program’s Medical Advisory Board Recommends Adding Alzheimer’s Disease to the List of Eligible Conditions
The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program's Medical Advisory Board voted unanimously to add neurodegenerative dementia including Alzheimer's disease to the list of medical conditions eligible for the Medical Cannabis …
Cannabis Saves Infants Life – Science of Weed
Sadie, a 3-month-old infant, experiences severe seizures. Her parents began giving her a medication derived from cannibis.
Louisianan Given 13-Year Prison Sentence for Possession of Two Marijuana Cigarettes
The Drug Policy Alliance filed an amicus brief yesterday urging the Louisiana Supreme Court to review the egregious prison sentence of Bernard Noble, a 48-year old man who was …