Church of Lucifer Marijuana legalization does not increase probability of use, according to researchers Jun 18, 2012 With several states, including Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington and Colorado, considering lifting the prohibition of marijuana, and the acceptance of medical marijuana growing, counter-arguments loom over whether legaization will increase probability of use amongst high school students. Not so, says Daniel I. Rees, a professor of economics at the University of Colorado Denver. “There is anecdotal evidence that medical marijuana is finding its way into the hands of teenagers, but there’s no statistical evidence that legalization increases the probability of use.” Rees teamed with two other economics professors, Benjamin Hansen, assistant professor of economics at the University of Oregon and D. “This result is important given that the federal government has recently intensified its efforts to close medical marijuana dispensaries,” said Hansen. Wait, that’s absurd: everyone aside from the marijuana industry and its smokers are being dishonest.
Global war on drugs 'has failed' say former leaders 2 June 2011Last updated at 09:30 Opiate use rose by 35% worldwide from 1998-2008, in spite of anti-drug efforts The global war on drugs has "failed" according to a new report by a group of politicians and former world leaders. The Global Commission on Drug Policy report calls for the legalisation of some drugs and an end to the criminalisation of drug users. The panel includes former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, the former leaders of Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, and the entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. The US and Mexican governments have rejected the findings as misguided. The Global Commission's 24-page report argues that anti-drug policy has failed by fuelling organised crime, costing taxpayers millions of dollars and causing thousands of deaths. It cites UN estimates that opiate use increased 35% worldwide from 1998 to 2008, cocaine by 27%, and cannabis by 8.5%. Cesar Gaviria said the US came in for criticism 'No harm to others' Continue reading the main story Analysis Adam MynottBBC News
Marijuana legalization support at record high A man smokes a joint at a pro-marijuana "4/20" celebration in front of the state capitol building April 20, 2010, in Denver. Getty Images Never before have more Americans believed legalizing marijuana was the right course for the country. In a new Gallup poll, 50 percent of respondents in a nationwide survey said they believed it was time to make pot legal. About 46 percent came out against it. Support for legalizing marijuana tended to be stronger among younger, more liberal groups, according to Gallup. In a release, Gallup writes: "When Gallup first asked about legalizing marijuana, in 1969, 12 percent of Americans favored it, while 84 percent were opposed. 4 Americans get medical pot from the fedsStudy: LA pot clinics shut down, crime went upCalif. braces for medical marijuana crackdown If the steady climb in public support for marijuana legalization continues at its current pace, politicians will soon have to address the laws that fly in the face of that movement in opinion.
Legalizing Marijuana Could Save Thousands of Lives - Megan McArdle - Business [Adam Ozimek] A recent op-ed in the New York Times by Sylvia Longmire tries to lower expectations for what legalization of marijuana could accomplish. It's all fine and good and be realistic, but I think the author oversells her pessimism. Here is her summary of the argument she is attempting to counter: "FOR a growing number of American policy makers, politicians and activists, the best answer to the spiraling violence in Mexico is to legalize the marijuana that, they argue, fuels the country's vicious cartels and smugglers. After all, according to official estimates, marijuana constitutes 60 percent of cartels' drug profits. There are several debatable issues here, but she is mostly disagreeing with the notion that the "power and influence" of cartels would be "undermined" by legalization of marijuana. Her main counterpoints can be summarized as: 1) They will still have 40% of their profits from other activities. 2) They could enter the legal marijuana market.
Cannabis Can Kick Cancer's Ass Actually it’s the cannabinoids (the chemicals in cannabis) that fight cancer cells. In the past nine years, there have been over 20 major studies that these cannabanoids actually arrest cancer growths of many different forms of cancer, including brain, melanoma and breast cancer. There is evidence that cannabinoids cause direct anti-tumor activity. The side effects associated with cannabis, compared with all other current drug therapies, is classified as “low risk”. You’d think that if 800 well respected Scientists concur that indeed, cannabis does have medicinal value, our Federal Government would support it’s medical use and further research, but sadly they are not. What can the governemt do to show it’s citizens that are stricken with illnesses such as cancer, MS and Chron’s Disease? Medical cannabis, has been used for centuries as a natural treatment for many conditions,until we created pot prohibition in 1937. Original Story Source More Medical Marijuana News from Around the Web:
Infographic - Why Are Pot Smokers Skinny? New Research on Weight & Marijuana As seen at Number 1 on Visual.ly! Embed This Graphic! More than 4,600 people participated in the study. Waist circumference and other weight-related factors were assessed in those who currently are marijuana users, those who used but don’t anymore, and those who never used. When studied, those factors led to some of the most surprising results. It is hoped that further research into the subject will be able to determine whether the differences found by the study are a direct result of marijuana use. Also Read: Which is Worse: Soda or Marijuana? Fatty Foods Trigger Marijuana-Like Experience Dopamine is the Trigger for Food Addiction July 8th, 2013
Cop's Marijuana Legalization Question Gets First Place in White House Video Contest President Obama to Answer Top-Voted YouTube Questions on Monday WASHINGTON, DC -- A question advocating marijuana legalization from a retired LAPD deputy chief of police won twice as many votes as any other video question in the White House's "Your Interview with the President" competition on YouTube this weekend. President Obama is slated to answer some of the top-voted questions on Monday. The marijuana question, submitted by Stephen Downing, a board member for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), is as follows: "Mr. President, my name is Stephen Downing, and I'm a retired deputy chief of police from the Los Angeles Police Department. From my 20 years of experience I have come to see our country’s drug policies as a failure and a complete waste of criminal justice resources. Downing's question came in first place for video questions and ranked second out of all questions (with the overall top spot going to a text question about copyright infringement).
Cannabis foods Various cannabis foods on display in Amsterdam Nomenclature[edit] There are many different names and slang terms for the recipes. Ingredients and effects[edit] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is generally considered to be the primary active substance in cannabis. The oil-solubility of cannabis extracts has been known since ancient times, when Sanskrit recipes from India required that the cannabis be sautéed in ghee before mixing it with other ingredients.[1][3] Making a tea by boiling cannabis in water is a highly inefficient way to extract cannabinoids, although if the cannabis is of good quality and has plenty of resin on the outside, a portion of resin can be softened by the heat and float out into the water. A cookie containing medical grade cannabis Oil[edit] "Cannaoils" or "marijuana oils" are cooking oil based products that have been infused with cannabinoids. Butter[edit] Making cannabutter Liqueurs[edit] Hash cookie[edit] Space cookies advertisement on Don Det, Laos The writer Alice B.
Tommy Chong Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Treating with Hemp Oil by Mike Barrett One-half of the German award-winning comedy duo Cheech & Chong, Tommy Chong has recently announced his battle against prostate cancer. While Chong was diagnosed about a month ago with prostate cancer, he was told by his doctor that a ‘slow stage 1′ cancer has been active for a ‘long time’. Chong, known for appearing in a number of films based on hippies and drug culture movements, and his role in ‘That 70′s Show’, revealed his diagnosis to support the decriminalization of marijuana use – as expected, Chong has been treating his cancer with the use of hemp oil. “I’ve got prostate cancer, and I’m treating it with hemp oil, with cannabis,” Chong said. Interestingly, Chong says that he started having prostate-related problem only once he was drug-free for three years. ”So I know it had nothing to do with cannabis…Cannabis is a cure,” Chong said. Additional Sources: SeattlePi Sources: Natural Society Picture
Marijuana Growing Guide Free Library Marijuana Growing Guide Free Library helps everyone learn how to grow marijuana plant hydroponics. Welcome, the spirit is to help medicinal cannabis patients and horticulturalists grow the most potent marijuana plants legally possible. Growing marijuana indoors in your own space, greenhouse or outdoor garden is not overly difficult but attention to detail is needed. Our green team analyses online weed growing sites, phat magazines and communicates with real organic growers. You will find only the best online information on marijuana seeds, germination, marijuana plant sexing, marijuana growing equipment of today, hydroponic techniques, indoor cultivation, outdoor cultivation, troubleshooting plus a whole lot more. Use the Grow Guide Index to find specifics on how to grow marijuana right away. Growing Marijuana Tips of the Month: Keep enriching your cannabis plants with fresh air even until the end of harvest, it increases growth rate, hastens maturity and increases yield. top of document
What if we “Run from the Cure” instead of using it? | News Truth, The Simple Truth What if it was illegal to do something that would save your life or the life of a much loved family member or friend? What if you were a Police Constable and knew something was being done that was illegal but could cure somebody from a very serious disease, lets say ‘Cancer‘, would you arrest them and charge them for trying to help save the life of their family member or friend? What if you were a Police Constable but the person who could be cured was a member of ‘Your’ family or a friend , would ‘You’ go against legislation, break the (law) legislation, to save this persons life? What if you were a Judge, lawyer or clerk of the court, would you prosecute and sentence people for trying to save the lives of their loved one’s in using this cure? What if you were a Judge, lawyer or clerk of the court, and the person who was being prosecuted for trying to save the life of their loved one was You? What if the only side effects of ingesting this plant were HEALTH and HAPPINESS? WOULD YOU? St.
Cannabis (drug) Cannabis is often consumed for its psychoactive and physiological effects, which can include heightened mood or euphoria, relaxation,[10] and an increase in appetite.[11] Unwanted side-effects can sometimes include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, reddening of the eyes,[10] and feelings of paranoia or anxiety.[12] Effects Main short-term physical effects of cannabis A 2013 literature review said that exposure to marijuana had biologically-based physical, mental, behavioral and social health consequences and was "associated with diseases of the liver (particularly with co-existing hepatitis C), lungs, heart, and vasculature".[21] The medicinal value of cannabis is disputed. Neurological Gateway drug Another gateway hypothesis covers that a gateway effect may be caused by the "common factors" involved in using any illegal drug. Safety Varieties and strains Types of cannabis Cannabis indica may have a CBD:THC ratio four to five times that of Cannabis sativa. Kief