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U.S. Law Enforcement Officials Call on Canadian Prime Minister to Legalize Marijuana

Canada Risks Repeating ‘U.S. Mistakes‘ with Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Bill C-10.

(WASHINGTON DC) - A high-profile group of current and former law enforcement officials from the United States is calling on the Canadian government to reconsider the mandatory minimum sentences for minor marijuana offenses proposed in Bill C-10.

They argue that the taxation and regulation of marijuana is a more effective policy approach to reducing crime.

Medical Marijuana Finally Recognized by The Oregonian

Among other things, an Oregonian article this week cites the 30 or so Marijuana dispensaries in the Portland area and another 30 throughout the state.

(MOLALLA, OR) - To see an enlarged picture of a Marijuana leaf on the front page of The Oregonian Newspaper, Feb. 19, 2012, is like the breath of spring after a miserable winter.

Vermont Voters Support Decriminalizing Marijuana

Majority Wants Legislators to Remove Criminal Penalties for Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana.

(MONTPELIER, Vt.) - According to a Public Policy Polling survey released today, a majority of Vermont voters are in favor of removing criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Under current Vermont law, the penalty for possession of marijuana is up to six months in jail and up to a $500 fine.

Reefer Madness: the Worst Form of Chronic Paranoia

Prosecuting attorneys, judges, juries; seem to feel that severely punishing Marijuana users is a sort of game.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - As a physician, I never knew until fairly recently that Reefer Madness and subsequent paranoia were both contagious and very long lasting.

The diatribe about the horrific dangers of Marijuana by Harry Anslinger and the Hearst newspapers of the late 1930’s has lasted to this day...

With LOVE to Vets with PTSD

“Physicians should use the same standard of care in recommending medical marijuana to patients as they would when recommending or approving any other medication.” - Frank Lucido, M.D.

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - This Valentines Day I send my gratitude to all US vets by way of a commitment.

First is to learn from service providers, advocates and concerned citizens from Florida who are out to educate state Senators and Representatives regarding the needs and how to help our homeless neighbors on Homeless Advocacy Day.

Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in Maryland

Panel of Experts to Advise Legislature on State Medical Marijuana Policy.

(ANNAPOLIS) - A pair of bills were introduced Friday in the Maryland House and Senate that would allow patients with certain qualifying conditions to use medical marijuana with doctors’ recommendations.

PTSD, Marijuana and the Atlantic Magazine

“... Leveque estimates he signed 1,000 permits for PTSD, and said he did so with a clear conscience.” - The Atlantic

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Every once in a while a major world class magazine will produce a story on this subject.

The Atlantic hits the nail right on the head with, The Case for Treating PTSD in Veterans with Medical Marijuana by Martin Mulcahey.

Medical Marijuana: What is the Dose?

A lethal dose has never happened, ever.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - This question has popped up a million times since the discovery of THC in about 1926 by Dr. Fieser at Harvard.

It was thought at that time that THC was THE substance which caused all of the effects of the drug.

Autism: Successful Marijuana Therapy
Beware of Fake Doctors

Whatever treatment is available and works should not be decreased on the basis of “penny wise and pound foolish”

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - When I read in the New York Times, January 20, about drastic trimming of autistic victims medical benefits I was astonished and enraged.

In saying that, I will admit that I know little about diagnosing Autism and its many ramifications but I do know that it is one of the cruelest mental diseases for both victims and the hapless parents and families.

YouTube Ignores Cop`s First Place Marijuana Legalization Video Question for Obama

Site Finds Time for Questions About Dancing, Late-Night Snacks and Playing Tennis.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - YouTube chose to ignore a question Monday, advocating marijuana legalization from a retired LAPD deputy chief of police.

The question won twice as many votes as any other video question in the White House's "Your Interview with the President" competition on the Google-owned site.