Cannabis Law
Are there dispensaries in California that do not require a California driver's license or proof of residency?
"If I am visiting California, and I have a CA marijuana card, can I visit a dispensary?" There is a misconception that you have to …
Has teen marijuana use gone up in legal states since legalization?
Teen marijuana use does not appear to be increasing in states that have legalized marijuana. A federal study in all 50 states showed that overall, …
Many state marijuana laws seem absurd. What is the argument for a regulated marijuana market?
"Law makers seem to consistently get it wrong. Why should we want regulation or believe that government will do the right thing?" Arguments for state …
Discharged by PCP for POSSESSING a Medicinal Cannabis ID Card
"I went to my required 3 month "follow-up" appt with the Nurse Practitioner at my PCP’s office on Fri. 20 Feb. 2016. I take big …
Part 2 (I bought Charlotte's Web, not sure I got it right. )
"Thank you, doctor! Sorry, but I’m confused again, as it says 28 mg of hemp oil under the ‘supplement facts’ table. Before I take too …
Is there rights or laws protecting me to use medical marijuana and keep my job
Unfortunately not. The courts have ruled that even though you have a legal recommendation for cannabis, they can dictate the rules when you are working …
Friends have told me that marijuana can help me with chronic pain. Isn't it a 'gateway drug' though?
"I’ve been taking pharmaceuticals for pain for years but want to stop as the negative side effect are too much for me now. I’d like …
The History of Marijuana Propaganda
The history of marijuana propaganda follows an interesting trajectory, from moral outrage to a seemingly objective and measured scientific censure. In the arguments, certain themes …
When Marijuana is Rescheduled by the Feds
People who are familiar with marijuana are also familiar with its often contested spot on the list of Schedule I Controlled Substances. For years, advocacy …
Corporate Greed, Corruption & Racism: Marijuana Became Illegal
The marijuana legalization movement has blazed a forward path by slowly opening minds and challenging archaic laws and regulations. Much work is still needed to …
Debbie Wasserman Schultz: on the Wrong Side of Marijuana Issues
I’ve recently noticed that Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee and a Florida representative, stands in opposition to medical-marijuana adoption in Florida, …
In Texas, Patients Deserve Access to Medical Marijuana
While medical marijuana legalization is sweeping the country, Texas is digging its heels in. In the fight to legalize the drug across the nation, Texas …