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Earlier this year, we published an article which argued against the popular belief that marijuana is a gateway drug. The results of a study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse added some insight on this issue.  The study found that teens smoke marijuana for very specific…

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment that will allow Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where it is legal.Shortly after this bill was passed, the Senate was given a reason as to why they need to pass this bill. That…

Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Veterans Equal Access Amendment, which will allow Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where it is legal. The approval of this amendment marks the first time the Senate has advanced marijuana law reform legislation.The amendment has…

President Obama recently said, “I think carefully prescribed medical use of marijuana may in fact be appropriate and we should follow the science as opposed to ideology on this issue."In order to follow the science as opposed to ideology advocates must present facts that disprove the myths. One of the…

Six Congressional Republicans and six Democratic co-sponsors re-introduced the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act. The legislation was submitted in 2013 and it would amend the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by giving states the freedom to develop their own marijuana policies. The bipartisan bill would effectively end the federal war…

Weed 3: A Marijuana Revolution, by Dr. Sanjay Gupta aired Sunday night on CNN. The documentary featured a number of medical marijuana patients who were suffering from various debilitating illnesses. These patients had exhausted all medications before turning to medical marijuana and since that time have never looked back.The documentary…

Michele Leonhart has been the chief of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) since 2007. The cannabis industry has not witnessed any positive developments under her watch. Leonhart’s reign, however, is over.According to reports, Leonhart will resign following an alleged sex scandal involving DEA agents under her watch. Marijuana advocates hope…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, is one of the most credible and respected doctors in the world. He is a world renowned neurosurgeon and was the top candidate for Surgeon General. Dr. Gupta asked to have his name removed from consideration because he needs to focus on a…

On Sunday, CNN will air a television special, called “Weed 3,” which will feature President Barack Obama and CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.During the program, President Obama will announce his full support for medical marijuana and he will advocate for alternative models of drug abuse treatment which do…

Marijuana legalization may not be a top priority for Congress or President Obama, but the American public is doing what it can to make it apparent that marijuana is an important issue. The marijuana industry has gathered support from many high ranking officials over the last two years which has…