20 Aug 2016

Arizona Judge Dismisses Marijuana Legalization Opponents’ Lawsuit

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Arizona Judge Dismisses Marijuana Legalization Opponents’ Lawsuit | Barrett Marson

PHOENIX, AZ — On Friday, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by opponents of Proposition 205 who want to keep the measure off the November ballot. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, which is supporting Proposition 205, is calling on Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk and Maricopa County Attorney Bill […]

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19 Aug 2016

Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated With Adverse Outcomes In Transplant Patients

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Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated With Adverse Outcomes In Transplant Patients | Paul Armentano

BALTIMORE, MD — A history of marijuana use is not contraindicated in kidney transplantation, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Transplantation. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine evaluated the association between marijuana use and treatment outcomes in 1,225 kidney recipients from 2008 to 2013. Compared to non-users, […]

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18 Aug 2016

Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses

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Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses | Keith Stroup

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, covering nine western states, earlier this week ruled unanimously that the Department of Justice is barred by federal law from prosecuting medical marijuana businesses if those businesses are operating in compliance with state law. This decision came in […]

Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses | The Daily Chronic

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17 Aug 2016

New Infographic Shows Who Buys Legal Marijuana in America

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New Infographic Shows Who Buys Legal Marijuana in America | Celeste Stiles

With recreational marijuana sales underway in three states, a fourth one coming soon, and five more states voting on the issue in November, a new infographic released today by New Theory Magazine breaks down who today’s legal cannabis consumers are. Some interesting findings include: The average age for a recreational marijuana consumer is 37 years old The […]

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16 Aug 2016

Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Passes California Assembly

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Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Passes California Assembly | Drug Policy Alliance

SACRAMENTO, CA — Civil asset forfeiture reform legislation authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) and David Hadley (R-Torrance) passed the California Assembly Floor by a 67 to 7 vote on Monday. The bill will require that in all cases where law enforcement seize cash under $ 40,000, that there be a conviction in the underlying […]

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13 Aug 2016

DEA Once Again Refuses to Reschedule Marijuana, But Does Offer One Policy Change

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DEA Once Again Refuses to Reschedule Marijuana, But Does Offer One Policy Change | Phillip Smith

The DEA on Thursday again refused to reschedule marijuana, arguing that its therapeutic value has not been scientifically proven. The move rejecting a rescheduling petition from two governors comes despite medical marijuana being legal in half the states and in the face of an ever-increasing mountain of evidence of marijuana’s medicinal utility. “DEA has denied two […]

DEA Once Again Refuses to Reschedule Marijuana, But Does Offer One Policy Change | The Daily Chronic

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12 Aug 2016

Ending Prohibition When Only 13% of Adults Are Smoking?

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Ending Prohibition When Only 13% of Adults Are Smoking? | Keith Stroup

The latest Gallup Poll, based on polling conducted from July 13-17, 2016, reports that 13% of adults in the US are current marijuana smokers, and 43% have smoked marijuana at some point in their lives. According to Gallup, the numbers of adults acknowledging their personal use of marijuana has risen from 7% in 2013 to […]

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10 Aug 2016

Study: THC and CBDA Effective in Treating Nausea, Stimulating Appetite in Chemotherapy Patients

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Study: THC and CBDA Effective in Treating Nausea, Stimulating Appetite in Chemotherapy Patients | TJ Baker

The administration of small amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiolic acid (CBD-A) may be effective in treating nausea and stimulating appetite in chemotherapy patients, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that the “administration of subthreshold doses of THC (0.5 and 1 mg/kg) or CBDA (0.5 and 1 μg/kg) significantly suppressed acute nausea-induced gaping, whereas higher individual […]

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9 Aug 2016

Florida Medical Marijuana Amendment 2 Polling at 77%

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Florida Medical Marijuana Amendment 2 Polling at 77% | Thomas H. Clarke

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Florida voters strongly support a proposed ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in the Sunshine State, according to a recent poll of likely voters. The poll, conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research on behalf of United for Care, the organization sponsoring measure, found that 77%  of likely voters support the  “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions” Amendment 2. […]

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8 Aug 2016

Gallup Poll: 1 in 8 US Adults Smoke Marijuana Regularly, Nearly Half Have Tried It

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Gallup Poll: 1 in 8 US Adults Smoke Marijuana Regularly, Nearly Half Have Tried It | Scott Gacek

WASHINGTON, DC — More adults in the United States are admitting to trying marijuana or smoking it regularly, according to the findings of a Gallup survey released Monday. According to the poll, one in eight US adults, or 13%, currently smoke marijuana, nearly double the percentage who reported smoking marijuana three years ago. Nearly half […]

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