Marijuana Not a Narcotic
"...correct is the term "narcotic" as applied to cannabis. Marijuana is not a narcotic: It is totally pharmacologically different..."
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Oct. 15, 2003 Postmarks
Drug Abuse Is a Medical Problem
"...use! Alcohol makes domestic violence eight times more likely; marijuana does not according to a 2003 study. Tobacco, alcohol,..."
July 9, 2007 Postmarks
The Supremes Take a Hit
The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches
the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states'
rights, pot, and the Constitution?
"...to prohibit – the cultivation, possession, and consumption of marijuana by seriously ill patients who use the drug in..."
Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
A Quarter Ounce a Day
Texas man lives by -- and fights for -- medical marijuana
"...the United States currently granted federal permission to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, under the "Compassionate Investigational New Drug"..."
June 20, 2003 News Feature by Andrew Slaton
Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11
It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned
"...we've got news on the feds' new approach to medical marijuana, the nation's new drug strategy, the economics of..."
Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith
Naked City
Medical Marijuana Victory
"...of prescription-writing privileges if they discuss the use of medical marijuana with their patients. The feds' appeal had sought..."
Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The Smoke Thickens
Mapping Medical Marijuana
"...the Nov. 2 election, 26 states had recognized the medical benefits of cannabis, in one legal manner or another...."
Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature
Reefer Madness: Medi-Pot Update
State lawmakers change pot rules and more states consider legalizing
"...Medical marijuana advocates in Los Angeles are upset about a..."
June 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith
Woodshock
Moody, marijuana-tinged drama
"...horsemen of depression, as Theresa, who works at a medical marijuana dispensary, slides in and out of a dopey..."
Sept. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis
From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?
"...Oklahoma's making Texas look bad. They've got a robust medical marijuana program, a head start on industrial hemp production,..."
May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin
Reefer Madness Revisited
The Marijuana Policy Project's Rob Kampia on the recent victories for legal marijuana
"...with Rob Kampia, co-founder and executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, and what a difference those five years..."
Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Everybody Must Get Stoned!
The national trend of marijuana reform law continues to build
"...worked for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, the granddaddy of pot-law reform advocacy..."
March 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Don't Fear the Reefer!
Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana
"...would also protect doctors who suggest their patients try marijuana as medicine to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of disease...."
March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith
MPP: Ready to Roll on Pot in Texas
The Marijuana Policy Project is rolling out a Texas legalization campaign
"...World Economic Forum, about a state's right to legalize marijuana and his alleged longstanding support for a move toward..."
Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Naked City
The state doctors' group stands up for physician, patient rights
"...May 14, during its annual state convention, the Texas Medical Association unanimously – and without discussion – adopted a..."
May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Reefer Madness
Pot is the gateway to hell. Who knew?
"...reformers from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the Marijuana Policy Project, and the Drug Policy..."
Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith
Reefer Madness: Ill Will
DEA torpedoes effort to secure FDA-approved marijuana
"...be available for research into the medicinal value of marijuana, with the ultimate goal of developing an FDA-approved medi-pot...."
Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith
POTUS Candidates on Pot
Reefer on the presidential campaign trail
"...and politicking yet to come…for cryin’ out loud), the Marijuana Policy Project reports that 10 of the 18 declared..."
July 17, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith
About AIDS
Fighting for medical use of marijuana
"...law in June allowing seriously ill patients to use marijuana for medical purposes. The statute calls for the state..."
Aug. 3, 2001 Column by Sandy Bartlett
DOJ Declares Truce in War on Pot
Attorney General declines to act against states legalizing marijuana
"...that legalize and regulate the use and sale of marijuana by adults. As long as those states "have also..."
Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith
About AIDS
Proposal to change medical pot laws
"...of HIV medications – can be significantly alleviated by marijuana. (Ditto for glaucoma, cancer, MS, epilepsy, and chronic pain.)..."
June 25, 2004 Column by Karen Heikkala
If You're a Viper
From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T
"...can no longer walk because he doesn't have any marijuana to smoke."..."
May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser
Pot Reform Takes the Main Stage
Lawmakers and advocates introduce measures in multiple states
"...January has been a big month for medical marijuana supporters with lawmakers and activists in at least..."
Jan. 26, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith
Teens Still Smoke Pot
Would legalization lead to a decline?
"...News flash: Teenagers use marijuana more than any other illicit drug, according to an..."
Dec. 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Painting Ron Jeremy Again & Again & Again
Three of the same portraits. On commission. Thanks to marijuana.
"...Thanks to medical marijuana, to be specific. At least in part...."
July 31, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
High Profits: Cannabis as Pot of Gold
High Profits, by Austin’s Bat Bridge Entertainment, debuts
"...On the eve of 4/20, CNN airs a marijuana double-hitter: the premiere High Profits (produced by Austin-based Bat..."
April 19, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten
Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington
In two states where pot is now legal, feds take back seat approach
"...that legalize and regulate the use and sale of marijuana by adults.*..."
Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Snapshot: Compassionate Cultivation
“Snapshot” speaks with some of the young people whose lives are being changed with the use of medical cannabis
"...just over two months ago to grow and process marijuana specifically for medicinal CBD, which contains minimal THC and..."
April 20, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall
Gringo
Long-delayed stoner comedy is a little stale.
"...capsule guaranteed to clear the smoke in the burgeoning medical marijuana market. (Think of it as Viagra for the..."
March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis
Reefer Roundup 2/11/11
Your roundup of drug war news
"...DPS warns against travel in Mexico, most people favor marijuana, and more!..."
