The DEAs Marijuana Mistake
Originally appearing here. For a muscular agency that combats vicious drug criminals, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration acts like a terrified and obstinate toddler when it comes to basic science. …
MAPS in the Media
Marijuana Legalization Struggles: The Ridiculous Rule Thats Preventing It From Happening
Originally appearing here. In what feels like an all-too-familiar outcome, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled this Tuesday that marijuana will continue to be recognized …
D.C. Circuit Denies Medical Marijuana Reclassification Challenge, Advocates Vow to Appeal
Originally appearing here. The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a ruling today in the medical marijuana reclassification case, Americans for Safe Access v. Drug Enforcement Administration. …
Arizona Researcher Will Lobby for Marijuana Research at U of A
Originally appearing here. A faculty member at the University of Arizona College of Medicine who researches the role of marijuana in relieving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has formed a lobby group …
SF Gate: Money Is the Only Problem Stopping the Legalization of Marijuana
Originally appearing here. There is one problem stopping the full implementation of medical cannabis laws and the legalization of cannabis nationwide, and it is not the Drug Enforcement Administration. …
PTSD and TBI Therapy: Marijuana Vs. Ecstasy… Marijuana Wins Hands Down
Originally appearing here. The New York Times headlined an article about ecstasy for PTSD and TBI titled, A Party Drug May Help the Brain Cope With Trauma on November 20, 2012. I nearly fell off my stool. …
Medical Marijuana: Obama Administration Continues Reefer Madness
Originally appearing here. Voters in six states will be weighing in on the issue of decriminalizing medical marijuana, which has come under stepped-up prosecution on the federal level in recent years. …
Obama, What About Free and Open Scientific Inquiry for Medical Marijuana?
Originally appearing here. Being a physicist, not a physician, I don't usually comment on issues in medical science. But I can no longer remain silent while people in my family and profession run the risk …
Law, Policy Thwart Research on Marijuana
Originally appearing here. Massachusetts voters in 2½ weeks will consider becoming the 17th state to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. But there is little research showing …
Guest Viewpoint: Marijuana Should Be Allowed as PTSD Therapy
Originally appearing here. In Oregon we are at a political crossroads concerning the politics of medical marijuana and the politics of supporting the nation’s troops. Many veterans returning from …
Hear Me Out: Does Research Provide Solid Evidence of Medical Marijuanas Benefits?
Originally appearing here. Each Sunday, ABC15.com debuts an Arizona issue - along with two opposing sides on the topic. Don’t worry, you always have the opportunity to make comments at the bottom …
Medical Marijuana Is Now Legal In Connecticut
Originally appearing here. On Friday, Connecticut became the 17th state in America to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Governor Dannel Malloy signed the groundbreaking legislation that …