How Cannabis Acts as a Substitute for Alcohol and a Cure for Alcoholism 0 By O’Shaughnessy’s Online on June 19, 2014 Features, Health & Medicine The name of Tod Mikuriya, MD (1935-2007), may be unfamiliar to many people who have recently gotten interested medical marijuana —joined the movement, in a sense. Tod …
As Washington state prepares to issue the first licenses for marijuana retail stores, Gov. Jay Inslee and other state leaders on Tuesday announced a coordinated campaign to make sure pot stays out of the hands of minors once products start hitting store shelves next month. “Those who have led the …
The GOP-controlled House voted recently in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana. The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department’s budget. This is the first time the U.S. Congress has voted to …
ALBANY—The State Legislature voted last week to legalize medical marijuana, making New York the 23rd state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow use of the drug for medical purposes. Each state has unique restrictions on the drug, which remains illegal under federal law, and New York’s program is …
Decriminalization Mandatory Minimum Sentence New York has some stiff penalties when critical thinking is put into place and analyzed the fatal end results of each section. Offense Penalty Incarceration Max. Fine Possession Less than 25 g (first offense) not classified N/A $ 100 Less than 25 g (second offense) not …
WTVM.com reports on senate candidate’s thoughts on medical marijuana. In our special Your Voice, Your Vote, News Leader 9′s Roslyn Giles talked to four of the hopefuls. We asked the question: “What are your thoughts on using marijuana for medicinal purposes in the state of Georgia? Candidate Derrick Grayson’s response: …
Marijuana prohibition is a racist policy. If you are a minority, you are almost four times as likely to be arrested for marijuana compared to non-minorities, even though consumption rates are the same. Biased marijuana arrest rates have been prevalent in New York City for decades. Reform supporters were hopeful …
A medical marijuana proposal in Pennsylvania may make it to lawmakers by the start of summer, according to the head of the state Senate Law and Justice Committee. Sen. Chuck McIlhinney, a Republican from Bucks County, says the committee will likely vote on a medical marijuana proposal before the Senate …
Colorado attorney argues marijuana taxes are illegal Last year, attorney Rob Corry, who helped author Amendment 64, the 2012 law that legalized limited recreational marijuana sales, campaigned against cannabis taxation measures by, among other things, co-hosting rallies featuring free joints. Corry’s efforts fell short at the ballot box, so …
With less than a month to go in the 2014 session, the New York State Assembly yesterday approved a medical cannabis bill. The bill would legalize the possession of up to two and a half ounce of herb for qualified patients as well as allow state-regulated dispensaries. The bill …