All Entries in the "Medical Marijuana News" Category
Drug Czars Criticize Prop. 19
August 25, 2010 — Five drug czars have published a piece in the LA Times criticizing Prop. 19. Paul Armentano from NORML breaks down their piece and responds.
Maine Dispensary Owner Hopes To Change Perception Of Drug
August 16, 2010 — A Maine medical marijuana dispensary owner not only intends on selling the medicine, but he also hopes to change the general perception of the drug.
Support For Prop 19 Amongst Californians Strong
August 17, 2010 — According to a recent survey, 50 percent of Californians have noted that they will vote “yes” on Prop. 19.
Medical cannabis released woman from “prison of pain”
August 3, 2010 — Marie Summers explained how cannabis relieved her pain and allowed her to gain her life back.
Los Angeles Police Need Your Help Finding Homicide Suspect Raymond Easter
Butcher, 27, was gunned down on June 24, 2010, while working at The Higher Path Holistic Care Collective in Echo Park.
According To Stanford Professor, Legalization Of Marijuana Will Be Harmful To California’s Health
August 4, 2010 — According to Keith Humphreys, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, the legalization of marijuana would be bad news for the health of Californians.
Firing Employees For Legally Using Medical Marijuana
August 3, 2010 — Here’s a conundrum: how lawful is it to fire someone for lawfully using medical marijuana?
Faced With Tough Job Market, Graduates Turn To Marijuana For Income
August 2, 2010 — Faced with a tough economy, some unemployed college graduates in Oakland, California have turned to a new source of income: marijuana.
Department of Veterans Affairs To Allow Use Of Medical Marijuana
July 23, 2010 — The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will officially allow patients treated at its hospitals to be treated with medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
NORML Opposes Obama’s Choice To Head Drug Enforcement Administration
July 21, 2010 — Following Recent Raids, Medical Marijuana Advocacy Groups Call on President Obama to Withdraw Nomination of Michele Leonhart to be DEA Administrator.
Oakland OKs Four Marijuana Factories
July 21, 2010 — Although the Oakland city council has agreed to allow the presence of four large marijuana factories, small growers object, fearing that large-scale operations would put them out of business.
Word-For-Word Analysis Of Prop. 19
July 17, 2010 — Russ Belville from NORML provides a close look at Prop. 19 for those who want to take a closer look
What Are The Health Risks Of Legalizing Marijuana?
July 8, 2010 — While the Rand Corporation has estimated that the number of marijuana users would double if the drug were to be legalized, many are wondering what the impact will be on the health of Californians.
Ventura City Council To Discuss Pot Shops
July 12, 2010 — The Ventura City Council will soon discuss their policy with respect to medical marijuana dispensaries. If the council gives its approval, Ventura will be the first city in the council to legalize distribution of the medicine.
[Video] Montel Williams On Using Marijuana
July 13, 2010 — In an interview, Montel Williams notes that he uses marijuana daily, and will continue to do so for as long as he can.


