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Smoking cannabis can turn you into a slacker by altering brain chemistry, a study suggests. View the full article

THE man behind a small but relatively sophisticated cannabis factory, which earned him several thousand of pounds a year, will not go to prison. Matthew Keating, 36, was arrested back in November following reports of the smell of cannabis coming from his flat on Lawford Road. View the full article

People in Vermont can now be caught with marijuana and avoid all criminal penalties, unless they are in possession of more than an ounce of the drug. Vermont’s new law, which was passed a month ago, makes people in possession of marijuana pay fines for their offenses instead of facing criminal penalties, according to the Huffington Post. Vermont is the 17th state to decriminalize the possession ... View the full article

During the second week of July, Hemp for America will be knocking on doors in Porterville to organize grassroots support to pass the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013. The Industrial Farming Act of 2013 (H.R. 525, S. 359) amends the controlled... View the full article

This part of summer is a time for patriotism. It's also the time new state laws go into effect across the nation. Fiscal years begin July 1 on most financial calendars, and a slew of state government spending ... View the full article

WASHINGTON (AP) — It took 50 years for American attitudes about marijuana to zigzag from the paranoia of "Reefer Madness" to the excesses of Woodstock back to the hard line of "Just Say No." View the full article

Who says 'potheads' are lazy? In British Columbia, marijuana advocates have taken on a huge initiative. Under B.C.'s ballot initiative system, Sensible B.C. is trying to force the province to call a referendum on the 'decriminalization' of marijuana. It won't … Continue reading → View the full article

A DUBBO woman was arrested and bail refused when a small amount of cannabis was found in her vehicle. View the full article A DUBBO woman was arrested and bail refused when a small amount of cannabis was found in her vehicle. At 2am Saturday, a 34-year-old woman was stopped by members of Orana Local Area Command while in her vehicle for her alleged manner of driving. After passing a roadside breath test, the woman allegedly refused to supply a urine sample to test for illicit drugs. She was later charged with driving under the influence (DUI), refusing to supply a urine sample and possession of a prohibited drug.

It took 50 years for American attitudes about marijuana to zigzag from the paranoia of 'Reefer Madness' to the excesses of Woodstock back to the hard line of 'Just Say No.' View the full article

THE man behind a small but relatively sophisticated cannabis factory, which earned him several thousand of pounds a year, will not go to prison. Matthew Keating, 36, was arrested back in November following reports of the smell of cannabis coming from his flat on Lawford Road. View the full article

A medical marijuana dispensary displays vials in Venice, Calif. / Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press WASHINGTON — It took 50 years for American attitudes about marijuana to zigzag from the paranoia of “Reefer Madness” to the excesses of Woodstock back to the hard line of “Just Say No.” View the full article

The decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana in Vermont takes effect on Monday. Those found in possession of less than one ounce will face a civil offense; similar to a traffic ticket. It will still be a criminal offense for possessing over one ounce and cultivating marijuana. Governor Peter Shumlin signed the legislation into law earlier in early June. The Governor and supporters say the ... View the full article

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In just a few short years, public opinion on marijuana has moved so dramatically toward general acceptance that even those who champion legalization are surprised at how quickly attitudes are changing and states are moving to approve the drug -- for medical use and just for fun. View the full article