Monthly Archives: July 2015

Researchers and journalists still challenged by the concept of causation

New analysis of smoking and schizophrenia suggests causal link Sigh. Sound familiar? This time it’s about tobacco smoke, not marijuana, but the problem is still the same. In research that turns on its head previous thinking about links between schizophrenia … Continue reading

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Johann Hari’s Ted Talk

Those of you who have read Johann Hari’s outstanding book Chasing the Scream already have experienced most of this information, but Johann has just had a Ted Talk that is really outstanding. This is a good one to share with … Continue reading

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Declining prices is good news

The Cannabist reports: How much have Colorado marijuana prices dropped in 2015? Since last June, the average price of an 1/8th ounce of recreational cannabis has dropped from $50-$70 to $30-$45 currently; an ounce now sells for between $250 and … Continue reading

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Beginner’s Guide

Regulars to DrugWarRant tend to be so well informed about the drug war and drug policy reform that it can be difficult to know where to start when talking to someone who is not knowledgeable. The excellent Transform has a … Continue reading

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Celebrations in Oregon

Yes, marijuana is now legal in Oregon. Hundreds celebrate marijuana’s new legal status in Oregon Each state that gets added to the mix increases the validity of legalization, adds more evidence to the non-problematic nature of legalization, and reduces the … Continue reading

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