Articles tagged with "opioids"
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The Shake: California Police and Prisons Fight Legalization, and Vets Can Talk to Docs About Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on May 19, 2016read moreToronto dispensaries vow to fight the mayor’s crackdown, Vermont entrepreneurs are feeling bullish, and the DEA is a stick in the mud.
Crash and Burn in Burlington: How Legalization Failed in Vermont
Terri Hallenbeck - Published on May 6, 2016read moreA session that began with a serious chance to legalize in Vermont ended with no legalization, no expansion of decriminalization, and not even a commission to study the issue.
The Shake: California’s Golden Opportunity for Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on May 4, 2016read moreCanadian cities launch dispensary crackdowns, Chris Christie throws a cannabis tantrum, and Washington tells kids to “Listen2YourSelfie.”
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The Shake: Walgreens Acknowledges the Reality of Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on April 28, 2016read moreSan Diego threatens criminal charges, legalization will be harder than you think, and a presidential candidate in the Philippines says he’d kill his kids over drug use.
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Man’s Jail Death Adds New Face to Debate on Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on April 20, 2016read moreThe recent death of a man behind bars on a cannabis possession charge has put a face on the debate over decriminalizing marijuana in New Hampshire, the only New England state without some form of marijuana decriminalization law.
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Maine Could Be First State to OK Medical Cannabis to Treat Addicts
The Associated Press - Published on April 19, 2016read moreCaregivers and patients told state regulators Tuesday that cannabis eases the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and offers a healthier alternative to the prescription painkillers.
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The Shake: SCOTUS Rejects Colorado Lawsuit, Infused Nutella Is a Thing Now
Ben Adlin - Published on March 21, 2016read moreArrest data paint an unflattering picture, the federal government criticizes its own handling of cannabis, and cannabis growers look to farmers for inspiration.
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The Shake: Roseanne Gets in the Biz, Chris & Carly Get Out
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 11, 2016read moreA new Senate bill expected Thursday afternoon would also give students with drug convictions a chance at federal student aid.
