Cannabis Law and Politics

Below is an exerpt from an email I recieved from the drug law reform party. It is free to join and may potentially impact on our current laws. hit the link to join Remember, If you you are against the current laws, you can't really complain about them if you aren't prepared to do something about the laws. https://druglawreform.com.au/ We are getting close to this goal but need your help to spread the word. We are averaging 5 new members a day by using social media and email marketing as our primary recruitment tools. At this rate we will be about 50 short of the AEC requirement. Here’s what you can do to help. Get a friend to signupGet a family member signupSprea…

It appears Tony is trying to organise a big rally in suport of him and medical cannabis when he goes to court on the 29th of Jan (I think) check out his FB page. I would suggest messaging him for more info https://www.facebook.com/mullawaysmc?fref=ts

hey, not sure if this is a repost, but found this last night. posted 17/1/2013 from cancer.gov "National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health" http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/healthprofessional/page4 Laboratory/Animal/Preclinical Studies"Cannabinoids may cause antitumor effects by various mechanisms, including induction of cell death, inhibition of cell growth, and inhibition of tumor angiogenesis invasion and metastasis.[9-12] One review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of action of cannabinoids as antitumor agents.[13] Cannabinoids appear to kill tumor cells but do not affect their nontransformed counterparts and may even …

Although it is illicit drugs such as methamphetamine (‘ice’), cocaine and heroin that are often seen as the major issue in terms of criminal behaviour, an analysis of a range of studies on Australian prisoners has found that cannabis continues to be the drug most likely to be used by this population. The report, written in conjunction with the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC), based at the University of New South Wales, reveals that over 80 per cent of prisoners have used cannabis in their lifetime and one in three have used cannabis in the last 6-12 months, typically on a daily basis. It is estimated that one in three prisoners use cannabis whi…

Although it is illicit drugs such as methamphetamine (‘ice’), cocaine and heroin that are often seen as the major issue in terms of criminal behaviour, an analysis of a range of studies on Australian prisoners has found that cannabis continues to be the drug most likely to be used by this population. The report, written in conjunction with the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC), based at the University of New South Wales, reveals that over 80 per cent of prisoners have used cannabis in their lifetime and one in three have used cannabis in the last 6-12 months, typically on a daily basis. It is estimated that one in three prisoners use cannabis whi…

Get your voice heard and help get legal medical cannabis in Australia. Use the 'Petition' link below to download the petition. Print out as many copies as you need and get them signed by as many people as you can. (please read the note at the bottom of this post) Then return them to ACLRM c/- OS, PO Box 146, Kenthurst NSW 2156 and we will present them to the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia when we have 10,000 signatures. Help legalise cannabis Australia! Petition Front Page PETITION front page WA.doc Petition Extra Pages PETITION extra pages.doc Please Note: For the petition to meet rules of submission...... 1. The petiti…

Get your voice heard and help get legal medical cannabis in Australia. Use the 'Petition' link below to download the petition. Print out as many copies as you need and get them signed by as many people as you can. (please read the note at the bottom of this post) Then return them to ACLRM c/- OS, PO Box 146, Kenthurst NSW 2156 and we will present them to the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria when we have 10,000 signatures. Help legalise cannabis Australia! Petition Front Page PETITION front page Vic.doc Petition Extra Pages PETITION extra pages.doc Please Note: For the petition to meet rules of submission...... Collecting sign…

For immediate release This New Year’s Eve thousands of Australians will have made a resolution to either stop, or at least reduce, their cannabis use. One third of Australians have tried cannabis and it has been estimated that there are at least 200,000 people dependent on cannabis in Australia. The more often a person uses, the more likely they are to become dependent on cannabis. A daily user has a one in two chance of becoming dependent. Unfortunately, many of these people find it extremely difficult to quit, with over two thirds of unassisted attempts to quit or cut down being unsuccessful. This year, in world first, cannabis users can now access an online treatment p…

For immediate release This New Year’s Eve thousands of Australians will have made a resolution to either stop, or at least reduce, their cannabis use. One third of Australians have tried cannabis and it has been estimated that there are at least 200,000 people dependent on cannabis in Australia. The more often a person uses, the more likely they are to become dependent on cannabis. A daily user has a one in two chance of becoming dependent. Unfortunately, many of these people find it extremely difficult to quit, with over two thirds of unassisted attempts to quit or cut down being unsuccessful. This year, in world first, cannabis users can now access an online treatment p…

Found this article today, Found it interesting hahaha just confirms my thoughts on the NCPIC http://networkedblogs.com/D0SIn NCPIC, hypocrites and dangerous drugs policy HEMP Party Media Release: 2012 October 4th At the launch of The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) in 2008, director, Jan Copeland declared that the burden of disease due to cannabis use was estimated to be greater than that of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C combined. It was an incredible piece of hyperbole, which she tried to justify even though cannabis has not directly caused any deaths, unlike the thousands killed by these blood-borne diseases. The extent of canna…

Young adults who are religious are less likely to initiate cannabis use, delegates will be told today at a national cannabis conference. The study was the first of its kind amongst young adults, and although several potential protective factors were examined, only religiosity was found to protect against initiation. The study also found a range of risk factors that contributed to young adults beginning cannabis use. “Negative qualities of friendships, such as rarely feeling cared for by friends or often being criticised by friends, appears to be an important trigger for cannabis use. Young adults who are heavy drinkers and tobacco smokers are also at increased risk,” said…