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The next states?
Christopher Ingraham helps provide data for future speculation — These are the states that could legalize pot next Click on the image to see it larger. I’ve got to say, I really don’t understand Wisconsin. In general. The state that … Continue reading
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An active U.S. President said what?
I have very little faith in politicians and none in Presidents, yet this is pretty amazing language to hear from a U.S. President who is still in office. “Mass incarceration makes our entire country worse off, and we need to … Continue reading
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What about the children?
Teenagers using less marijuana in age of legalization A new study published The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse has found that teens are using marijuana less frequently and are less attracted to it now that it is decriminalized … Continue reading
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The desire to eliminate
Sharing something I wrote for my Facebook friends… The change of an era… This was the first week with the new rule where I work prohibiting smoking anywhere on campus. Now those who smoke have to either completely leave campus … Continue reading
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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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Former judge takes on the drug war
Federal Judge: My Drug War Sentences Were ‘Unfair and Disproportionate’ Former Federal Judge Nancy Gertner was appointed to the federal bench by Bill Clinton in 1994. She presided over trials for 17 years. And Sunday, she stood before a crowd … Continue reading
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