Legalization of medical marijuana is not linked with increased traffic fatalities, a new study finds. In some states, in fact, the number of people killed in traffic accidents dropped after medical marijuana laws were enacted. “Instead of seeing an increase in fatalities, we saw a reduction, which was totally unexpected,” said Julian Santaella-Tenorio, the study’s […]
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Study: Medicare Prescription Costs Drop in Wake of Legalized MMJ
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
Why MMJ Will Be Finally Legalized, New Treatment For Painkiller And Heroin Addiction
An ever increasing body of scientific literature holds the idea that marijuana can actually save people from painkiller and heroin addiction. Not surprisingly, a number of doctors in Massachusetts and California have already experimented with marijuana as addiction treatment. The untimely passing of Prince is an absolute tragedy for his fans. He was popular for […]
Impact Of Legalized Medical Marijuana In Colombia
Colombia is among a growing list of countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. While many applaud the development, this sanctioning also brings new regulations, bureaucracy and costs. Little Valeria Rincon was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was just a few months old. Early on, she did not respond well to traditional drug treatment. […]
Three Surprising Industries That Would Benefit If Marijuana Was Legalized
When it comes to fast-growing industries, there may be none with better growth prospects than marijuana. Based on some estimates, legalizing marijuana across the country could lead to a $ 35 billion market. Separately, NerdWallet has suggested that legalizing marijuana would generate around $ 3.1 billion in annual tax revenue for states and potentially the […]
State Agency Report: California Could Benefit from Legalized Marijuana
If California legalizes a recreational cannabis industry in 2016, the state could be in a position to save nearly half a billion dollars through law enforcement reductions and tax revenue, according to anew report. Read article here: High Times
Puerto Rico: Governor Just Legalized Medical Marijuana
In a surprise move, Puerto Rico’s Governor Alejandro García Padilla signed an executive order legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the U.S. territory. The order, which was heavily debated in Puerto Rico since 2013 but never put to a public vote, went into immediate effect. The Caribbean island joins 23 other U.S. states in […]
Ireland Just Legalized Magic Mushrooms and More (Temporarily)
Ireland’s party people are basking in a state of utopia for the next 24 hours thanks to a judgment call over the constitutionality of the country’s drug laws, which has resulted, at least by accident, in a number of illicit substances, like crystal meth, ecsta… Read article here: High Times
Poll: Legalized Marijuana — What’s Your Preference?
Which of the following three proposals for a legal weed market sounds best to you? High Times