Tag: Drug Policy

Study: Smoking Marijuana Not Linked with Lung Damage | TIME.com

Marijuana smokers performed better on tests of lung function compared to nonsmokers…

Legalization is slashing the price of marijuana in Colorado, Washington – Smell the Truth

The retail price of marijuana is sliding nationwide as regulations replace cannabis…

Medical experts call for global drug decriminalisation | Society | The Guardian

International commission urges complete reversal of repressive drug policies imposed by most…

[Report] | Legalize It All, by Dan Baum | Harper’s Magazine

How to win the war on drugs Source: [Report] | Legalize It…

Drug and Alcohol Crash Risk – NHTSA, Feb 2015

Source: 14237659005232.pdf

New Study Suggests Marijuana’s Impact On Crash Risk Has Been Greatly Exaggerated – Forbes

A sobriety checkpoint in Los Angeles (Image: flickr/Scott L) Pot prohibitionists frequently…

Scientists have found that smoking weed does not make you stupid after all – The Washington Post

But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a smart thing to do. Source:…

The case for marijuana legalization just got stronger – The Washington Post

New federal data continue to undercut opponents’ claims that marijuana legalization will…

Legal marijuana is finally doing what the drug war couldn’t – The Washington Post

Black markets can’t evade the basic laws of economics. Source: Legal marijuana…

Shoppers Drug Mart eyes sales of medical marijuana – The Globe and Mail

Shoppers Drug Mart eyes sales of medical marijuana – The Globe and…

Canada’s Largest Pharmacy Chain Wants to Sell Medical Marijuana | High Times

Canada’s Largest Pharmacy Chain Wants to Sell Medical Marijuana | High Times.

The right way to do drugs | The Economist

The right way to do drugs | The Economist.

Reeferegulatory challenge | The Economist

Reeferegulatory challenge | The Economist.

Colorado marijuana sales $996M in 2015 – 7NEWS Denver TheDenverChannel.com

Colorado marijuana sales $996M in 2015 – 7NEWS Denver TheDenverChannel.com.

5 New Discoveries That Will Shake Up Our Understanding of Marijuana | Alternet

5 New Discoveries That Will Shake Up Our Understanding of Marijuana |…

Colorado marijuana sales $996M in 2015 – 7NEWS Denver TheDenverChannel.com

Colorado marijuana sales $996M in 2015 – 7NEWS Denver TheDenverChannel.com.

On Smoking Weed in North Korea | The Bohemian Blog

On Smoking Weed in North Korea | The Bohemian Blog.

The Sham of Medical Marijuana | The Verge

The Sham of Medical Marijuana | The Verge.

Americans spent more on legal pot last year than on Cheetos, Doritos – The Denver Post

Americans spent more on legal pot last year than on Cheetos, Doritos…

Drive-Thru Recreational Pot Shop in Oregon to Be First in the Nation | High Times

Drive-Thru Recreational Pot Shop in Oregon to Be First in the Nation…

Problem drinkers account for most of alcohol industry’s sales, figures reveal | Society | The Guardian

Problem drinkers account for most of alcohol industry's sales, figures reveal |…

Problem drinkers account for most of alcohol industry’s sales, figures reveal | Society | The Guardian

Problem drinkers account for most of alcohol industry's sales, figures reveal |…

Problem drinkers account for most of alcohol industry’s sales, figures reveal | Society | The Guardian

Problem drinkers account for most of alcohol industry's sales, figures reveal |…

Anti-Pot Group Blames ‘Big Marijuana’ for Nonexistent Increase in Underage Weed Consumption

Anti-Pot Group Blames 'Big Marijuana' for Nonexistent Increase in Underage Weed Consumption.

Italy Decriminalizes Marijuana Cultivation, Helps Move Europe Toward Legalization

Italy Decriminalizes Marijuana Cultivation, Helps Move Europe Toward Legalization.

Twins study finds no evidence that marijuana lowers IQ in teens | Science | AAAS

Twins study finds no evidence that marijuana lowers IQ in teens |…

The prescription painkiller and heroin epidemic, explained – Vox

The prescription painkiller and heroin epidemic, explained – Vox.

Reefer madness debunked as major UK study finds marijuana does not reduce IQ in teens

Reefer madness debunked as major UK study finds marijuana does not reduce…

Harvard: Marijuana Doesn’t Cause Schizophrenia – Medical Marijuana 411

Harvard: Marijuana Doesn’t Cause Schizophrenia – Medical Marijuana 411.

The New Yorker: Brain Gain

The New Yorker: Brain Gain On neuro-enhancing drugs, such as off-label use…

Drug Decriminalization in Portugal – A Success

In 2001, Portugal decriminalized all drugs, including cocaine & heroin.  Of course,…