April 4th, 2016
What is THC and How Does it Get You High?
Marijuana is still a very profitable drug for traffickers all across the United States. Many people also grow their own for recreational use and with laws changing, possessions of small amounts of this herb are no longer illegal. Recreational users are seeking the “high” that ...
March 21st, 2016
Marijuana Use Among Teens Declining Even as it is Legalized
Marijuana Use Among Teens Declining Even as it is Legalized Those against the legalization of marijuana either for medical or recreational use may not be pleased with the latest statistics on the use of marijuana. As the country moves toward legalization, it appears that fewer teenagers are ...
July 3rd, 2014
Synthetic Marijuana Abuse in New Jersey
Drug use in New Jersey is nothing new to those who know about the state’s culture and problems.
April 21st, 2014
The International Narcotics Control Board
The United Nations’ International Narcotics Control Board was initially established in 1961. In its recent annual report – the 52nd such report in the Board’s history – the INCB denounced the current state of illicit drugs on the worldwide stage. And fresh in its focus is marijuana, for which ...
February 12th, 2014
Uruguay’s President Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Not only is Uruguay the first country in the world to legalize marijuana, but its quirky, ex-guerilla president is now being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. The Uruguayan president, Jose Mujica, pushed a bill into law that fully legalized marijuana. Recently, Jose has been nominated as a ...
February 11th, 2014
Ryan Clark Admits NFL Players use Marijuana
Marijuana and football are not typically buzz words that come up in the same conversation. However, pot jargon was thrown around as much as the pigskin during this year’s Super Bowl as, both teams – the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos – hail from states that recently legalized ...
February 10th, 2014
Uruguay Becomes First Country to Legalize Marijuana Trade
In a striking first move, the Uruguayan government passed a bill fully legalizing the sale and distribution of marijuana, both medical and recreational. Coming off the tail end of this year’s leaked U.N. report, which revealed a changing attitude on global drug policy, Uruguay’s bold action is ...
January 23rd, 2014
Rise in Marijuana Poisoning in Pets
A few articles about the increasing number of pet poisonings by marijuana have been circulating the webosphere since its recreational legalization passed in Colorado and Washington. Specifically, since the opening of Colorado’s non-medical pot shops on New Years Day, many news sources speculate ...
December 17th, 2013
A Florida Study Examines the Hazards of Synthetic Marijuana
Recent studies suggest that synthetic marijuana can cause deadly effects.
December 16th, 2013
Over 200 Hospitalized in Colorado from Synthetic Marijuana
According to The Huffington Post, a joint investigation with state health officials began after observing an increase in synthetic cannabis-related emergency room visits in late August. In a federal report, 221 Colorado residents are believed to have been sickened by synthetic pot, also called ...
December 5th, 2013
Meet the Denver Post’s New Marijuana Editor
In a bold “what’s next?” in Colorado’s legalization of marijuana, the Denver Post has appointed Ricardo Baca to the position of “Marijuana Editor.” Baca previously held the position of Entertainment Editor, covering a wide variety of topics from film to music. As he mentions in an interview, he ...
December 2nd, 2013
License to Sell: World’s First Recreational Marijuana Retail License Granted in Colorado
The world’s first recreational marijuana retail license has been awarded to Annie’s- a dispensary currently operating as a medical marijuana center in Central City, Colorado (insert Rocky Mountain High joke here.) Although Annie’s still needs to obtain a state license, businesses throughout ...
November 6th, 2013
How High Can You Fly?
Forget measuring your carry-on liquids to ensure they meet the precise amount allowed to pass airport security inspection — can you bring pot on flights? With the legalization of medical marijuana in 20 states (and counting), and recreational use of the drug approved in Washington and ...
October 22nd, 2013
Uruguay to Sell Legal Marijuana at Dollar Menu Price
According to Uruguay’s local newspaper, El Pais, the country plans to sell legal marijuana at $1 a gram as part of President Jose Mujica’s efforts in finding alternatives to the war on drugs. That’s $12-16 cheaper than the expected price of a gram at legal dispensaries here in Washington. The ...
October 14th, 2013
Craig Robinson Busted in the Bahamas
Craig Robinson, an actor well known for his appearances as Darryl on the hit TV show “The Office,” made news headlines for something other than his acting this past week. Robinson was arrested while vacationing in the Bahamas. While he attempted to board a flight, authorities found 18 capsules ...
October 7th, 2013
Switzerland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Last week, Switzerland joined the dozens of countries and states that have made small amounts of marijuana possession a non-crime. While anyone over the age of 18 who is caught with 10 grams or less will have to pay a fine of 100 Swiss Francs (about $110), the offense will not be written in ...
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