In states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, some of the latest research shows that Medicare claims for prescription medications are on the decline. Astudy publishedthis week in Health Affairs finds that expenditures for Medicare Part D &nda… Read article here: High Times
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Major Victory as Feds Drop Forfeiture Suit Against Harborside Health Center
Feds have dropped the asset forfeiture case againstHarborside Health Center in California. 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
Prosecutor to Drop All Seattle Marijuana Tickets
Seattle's elected prosecutor said Monday he's dropping all tickets issued for the public use of marijuana through the first seven months of this year, because most of them were issued by a single police officer who disagrees with the legal pot law. High Times
Steep Drop in Pot Cases Has Freed Up Resources
A steep drop in charges filed against adults over 21 in Washington state after legalization of marijuana shows the new law is freeing up court and law-enforcement resources to deal with other issues, a primary backer of the law said Wednesday. The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found that such low-level […]
CNN’s Gupta To Drop Another MMJ Bombshell Tonight?
He rocked the medical-marijuana world last year and drew attention from Congress when he apologized for giving short shrift to medical marijuana. At 10 p.m. Tuesday, CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will be at it again, airing “Weed 2,” his second, hour-long special on the health benefits of cannabis. Michigan’s medical-pot advocates say it […]
Houston Texans Drop Three Players for Hot Boxing Hotel
The Houston Texansreleased three playersMonday for violating team rules. Sam Montgomery, Willie Jefferson andCierreWood were apparently caught smoking pot in the team’s hotel prior to the Texan’s road game against Kansas City. Jeffe… High Times
Drug Traffickers Drop $1 Million Out of Plane
Bolivian drug traffickers bumbled badly when they threw a million dollars out of a plane right into the hands of narcotics officers. Bolivian authorities intercepted the haul of $ 1,000,000 in US bills when it was dropped from a low-flying plane in eastern S… High Times