Author Archives: Pete

Interesting survey at Marijuana Business Daily: Chart of the Week: Black Market Marijuana Taking Big Hit in States With Operating Dispensaries, Rec Shops Of course, we always said that most consumers, when given a choice, would prefer to buy legally, … Continue reading →

This article has reopened the discussion about the degree to which alcohol and cannabis are complementary or substitutes. Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears But a few years into Colorado legalization, alcohol sales are up … Continue reading →

For your entertainment.. this out-of-control video by Bryan Silva. If you can’t view the embedded video, here’s the link to the Facebook video page.

While we are making great strides in reforming drug policy, there are still horrific abuses happening in the drug war. President Obama, Commute Sharanda Jones’ Sentence Sharanda Jones is currently serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole … Continue reading →

It feels like there’s a growing concern around the country regarding the travesty of use of civil asset forfeiture to steal from citizens. We’re starting to see more states push back in their laws, and this has to be because … Continue reading →

Sorry for the lack of posts recently – have been busy dealing with start of school and retirement planning (this is my last semester). Here’s a ridiculous piece for your amusement. It’s a week old, but I couldn’t resist… Marijuana … Continue reading →

Drug War Enables Police Roadside Sexual Assault The mere suspicion of marijuana was enough to provoke a thorough search of the woman’s car and, when nothing was found, Ms. Corley was subjected to a horrific and humiliating roadside body cavity … Continue reading →

Another in the lost list of incidents of law enforcement not knowing (or apparently caring) what marijuana actually is… and doing so with extreme prejudice. The Ridiculous Warrant Application Behind a Fruitless Marijuana Raid. A Texas cop was sure those … Continue reading →

So, one of the big pieces of recent news was this: Teen Marijuana Use Not Linked to Later Depression, Lung Cancer, Other Health Problems, Research Finds Chronic marijuana use by teenage boys does not appear to be linked to later … Continue reading →

New DEA Chief: ‘Heroin Is Clearly More Dangerous Than Marijuana’ The new Drug Enforcement Administration chief has finally made it clear: Marijuana is safer than heroin. DEA head Chuck Rosenberg told reporters Wednesday morning at the administration’s headquarters that “heroin … Continue reading →