Current Policy Preventing VA Doctors from Recommending Medical Marijuana Set to Expire Push Comes Amid Broad Bipartisan Support for Medical Marijuana in House and Senate Today, a broad group of legislators from both parties sent a letter to the Veterans’ Administration (VA) demanding a change in policy to allow veterans to access medical marijuana. Currently, […]
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Cannabis Research Pioneer, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, Makes Impassioned Call for Clinical Trials
On Tuesday during a live discussion at the HIGH TIMES Business Summit, Dr. RaphaelMechoulam, known as the "Father of THC," made an impassioned plea for good clinical trials to study the effects of medical marijuana on cancer. Read article here: High Times
NBA Players Call for League to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Considering that 23 states have legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes and that the NBA prohibits any type of pot use,TMZ Sportsdecided to find out what players thought of the NBA's drug policy. Read article here: High Times
Oregon Activists Call On Counties To Drop Pot Charges Now
Though new marijuana laws don't go into effect for several months, local Oregon officials cite overwhelming public opinion in favor of legalization in their effort to have counties drop charges for those whose cases are currently pending. High Times
Uber Wants You To Call Them When You’re Stoned
On-demand rideshare service Uber has announced a partnership with our friends Weedmaps as well as a dispensary called The Clinic in Denver to prevent stoners from unnecessarily driving high. High Times
NY State Assembly to Include Comprehensive Medical Marijuana in State Budget Bill; Patients, Families, Caregivers Call on Senate To Do Same
Statewide Coalition Launches Month of Actions With Weekly Lobby and Education Days in Albany and Community Forums in Buffalo, Syracuse, Capital Region, Westchester, NYC, Long Island Momentum Builds as Assembly Jumpstarts Negotiations and Four Senate Republicans Announce Support for Compassionate Care Act New York: Today, Assembly Health Committee Chairman Richard Gottfried (D, WFP – Manhattan) […]
Feds Call Out CO in Releasing Study on Teen MJ Use
Federal drug abuse officials called out Colorado by name Wednesday in releasing a new national survey of illicit drug use among teenagers, saying marijuana legalization efforts are clearly changing youth attitudes in a dangerous way. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy noted many teens report getting their marijuana from others with medical […]
My People Call It Weed: Meat Puppets Get Happily Twisted
Their sound is as sunbaked as the valley from which it arose, ambling as if disoriented with a deceptively genial manner that disguises the alienation and darkness underneath. Meat Puppets were among the first acts signed to Black Flag’s legendary punk label, SST Re… High Times
Senator Leahy to Hold Congressional Hearing on Conflicting Marijuana Laws, Reiterates Call for Federal Government to Respect States’ Marijuana Reforms
Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy AG James Cole Invited to Testify Statement from Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced Monday that he will address discrepancies between federal and state marijuana laws in an upcoming hearing on September 10. Leahy has invited Attorney General Eric Holder […]