Is Pot Good For You?
This article by Time magazine discusses the potential risks and benefits of marijuana. Is Pot Good For You? Well, no. But the latest research suggests the health risk from occasional use is mild, and it …
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British Medical Journal: “Netherlands to Run Trials of Marijuana in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis”
The Dutch government has announced a small scale cross over trial into the effect of three sorts of medical marijuana, plus a placebo, on 16 patients with multiple sclerosis. Two foundations in Rotterdam, …
After Two-Decade Halt, Marijuana Research Is Set
Comment from Rick Doblin: The article reports that medical marijuana research is about to begin for the first time in nearly two decades. However, the article makes a distinction that readers are not likely …
University of California at San Diego Gets Approval for Medical Marijuana Study
"University of California at San Diego Gets Approval for Medical Marijuana Study" A California university has received final approval from the federal government for a study on medical marijuana. …
Prof. Craker Files an Application to the DEA
Prof. Craker files an application to the DEA for permission to grow research-grade marijuana for legal, privately funded research into the potential medicinal effects of marijuana.
MAPS, MPP and Dr. Ethan Russo Filed Amicus Curiae Brief
MAPS, MPP and Dr. Ethan Russo filed an Amicus Curiae brief in the medical marijuana case, US v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers’ Cooperative. Even though FDA approved Dr. Russo’s MAPS-supported protocol …
FY 2000 Financial Report
Normally, MAPS publishes a detailed report of its annual income and expenditures in the calendar year’s final issue of the Bulletin. Last December, in a departure from tradition, MAPS published a …
History of MAPS Orphan Drug Designation for Smoked Marijuana for AIDS Patients
On May 25, 1999, MAPS successfully secured Orphan Drug Designation for Marijuana in the treatment of AIDS wasting syndrome. Since it is not possible to obtain a patent on marijuana for use as a prescription …
FY 1999 Financial Report
MAPS IRS Form 990 for 1999 in PDF format Fiscal Year June 1, 1998 – May 31, 1999 (FY 98-99) was another year of significant accomplishments. More than twice as much money was devoted to educational …
HHS Policy Statement About Access to NIDA’s Marijuana
Announcement of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Guidance on Procedures for the Provision of Marijuana for Medical Research.
Human Psychedelic Research: A Historical And Sociological Analysis
Human Psychedelic Research: A Historical And Sociological Analysis Undergraduate Thesis for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences (History and Philosophy of Science) by Luke Williams, April …
FY 1998 Financial Report
You can read this report in its original form here. MAPS IRS Form 990 for 1998 in PDF format Fiscal Year June 1, 1997 — May 31, 1998 (FY 97-98) was a strong year for MAPS with a combination of important …
