New Cannabis Laws Free Prisoners

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Prisoners Charged With Cannabis Offenses Are Being Released Since California’s legalization of medical cannabis, in 1996, several states have followed suit and provided a more modern approach to dealing with cannabis. From medical use to recreational use in 22 states and Washington D.C., you can now legally use marijuana! In many states, it has also … Keep reading..

Prohibitions Influence On The Legal System

It’s no secret that the US 1920’s ALCOHOL PROHIBITION did NOT work at all! For those thirteen years, vast amounts of wealth were created illegally on the black market. The basic law of economics teaches us that where EVER there is a demand, a supply will be created. Perhaps an even more destructive prohibition in … Keep reading..

Should You Be A Cannabis Activist If You Have A Family?

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There are many cannabis activists doing great things for the legalization movement in the United States. These activists have made a noticeable impact in influencing not only government policies, but also the attitudes people hold towards medical and recreational cannabis. However, as with just about every type of positive activism, doing so can come with … Keep reading..

Legalizing Marijuana Has Affected Drug Cartels

Legalizing Marijuana Affects Drug Cartels

As more and more states begin to legalize the adult use of marijuana, for recreational purposes. The economic effects, of adding weed sales to the “legal economy,” are making its LOUD voice become very clear, from the will of the people. States have experienced a large upward shift in revenue from taxing all legal activities, … Keep reading..

Denver Voters Pass Onsite Consumption Initiative

The New Regulation Will Enable Some Local Businesses To Apply For “Social Use” Permits Passed this election cycle, Denver Initiative 300, the “Neighborhood-Supported Social Cannabis Consumption Initiative,” a policy type known industry-wide as “Social Use,” allows businesses to seek a permit for cannabis consumption on premises. This makes Denver one of the first cities in … Keep reading..

Breathe Easy: Pot Doesn’t Cause Brain Damage

You’ve probably heard the ol’ scare tactic before: Smoking cannabis causes brain damage. That’s a complete myth. The most recent research suggests cannabis may actually regrow brain cells rather than destroy them. How the Myth Started All of the documentaries and websites that cater to cannabis love talking about Harry Anslinger and his Reefer Madness … Keep reading..

States That Legalized Recreational Cannabis in 2016

Cannabis Legalized in California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine! Here’s how and when you can use recreational cannabis in these four states. In the 2016 election cycle, four more states legalized recreational cannabis. California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine now join the ranks of legal cannabis in the United States. With recreational laws already passed in Alaska, … Keep reading..

The Top 5 Cannabis Careers of 2016

Looking for a new line of work? Try a career in the cannabis industry. It’s said the cannabis industry is growing so rapidly that working in it for just one year is equivalent to three years working in any other industry. Currently, 25 states plus Washington D.C. have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana. Four … Keep reading..

Which States Could Legalize Cannabis in 2016

And Which States Aren’t Far Behind This year is looking pretty good for cannabis. Voters being called to the polls this November will have several opportunities to push the legalization effort forward. In at least four states chances are fairly good that cannabis could be made fully legal for adult use and in six others … Keep reading..

History of the D.A.R.E. Program

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Did It Really Keep Kids Off Drugs? When and Why It Was Created. If you went to school in the United States from the 80s on, chances are you took a course through D.A.R.E. program. D.A.R.E., which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, began in 1983 with the intention of providing alternative support and … Keep reading..