Frankfort, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has approved 209 applications from growers who have been approved to cultivate up to 12,800 acres of industrial hemp for research purposes in 2017, nearly tripling the number of acres that were approved for 2016. More than 525,000 square feet of greenhouse space were approved for […]
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FDA Approves First Drug-Oozing Implant to Control Addiction
Federal health officials last week approved an innovative new option for Americans struggling with addiction to heroin and painkillers: a drug-oozing implant that curbs craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time. Read article here: High Times
Second Mexican Judge Approves El Chapo’s Extradition
A second Mexican judge has ruled that the extradition of drug lord Joaquin "ElChapo" Guzman to the United States can go forward, judicial authorities announced Monday. Read article here: High Times
Mexican Judge Approves Extradition of El Chapo to US
This week, a federal judge in Mexico ruled that drug lordJoaquín"ElChapo"Guzmánmay be extradited to the U.S.—where he faces numerous charges of drug trafficking, kidnapping, money laundering and murder in Chicago… Read article here: High Times
Colorado Legislature Approves Bill to Help Young Medical Marijuana Patients
School Districts Must Now Establish Policies to Facilitate On-Campus Administration of Medical Marijuana Governor Hickenlooper Expected to Sign Bill Today, in a unanimous vote, the Colorado Senate approved legislation mandating that school districts establish a policy to ensure that young medical marijuana patients can take their medicine on school grounds. As a show of respect, […]
DEA Approves PTSD Marijuana Study
The Drug Enforcement Agency has given its blessing to a study on the effect of medical marijuana on post-traumatic stress disorder, the first randomized, controlled research in the U.S. for PTSD that will use the actual plant instead of oils or synthesized cannabis. According to the research’s nonprofit sponsor, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, or […]
DEA Approves Groundbreaking Study on Medical Marijuana for PTSD
The DEA has approved medical marijuana research for veterans with PTSD. Read article here: High Times
MO: House Approves Growing Of Hemp
The House is giving the go ahead to a measure to allow the growing of industrial hemp in Missouri. It’s a by-product of marijuana but contains very little of the psychoactive chemical, THC. Hemp can be used for clothing, rope and other things. The House on Monday voted 123-29 to pass the legislation and send […]
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Veterans Access to Medical Marijuana
Amendment Passes for Second Year Running, but Must Pass House before Becoming Law Amendment Would Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Patients in Medical Marijuana States The Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bipartisan amendment today, 20 to 10, allowing Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where […]
Radical Rant: American City Approves Radical Public Drug Use Policies
In a move that has stunned political observers, the mayor of American City has approved sweeping new reforms in drug laws designed to accept the reality that residents in this typical town in the United States enjoy drug use. Read article here: High Times