American Legion’s National Commander Calls Out VA Secretary Shulkin
admin Justin Strekal | September 21, 2017 For more than a year, The American Legion has been calling on the federal government – and specifically the Veterans Affairs Department – to…
Study: No Link Between Marijuana Use and HIV-Related Mortality
NORML | September 21, 2017 PROVIDENCE, RI — Cannabis use is not associated with increased mortality risk in HIV-infected men, according to data published online ahead of print in the…
Red Herring Alert: Should California Have a Public Cannabis Bank?
“A public institution that would either (1) finance public infrastructure and expand banking for underserved groups, including the cannabis industry; or (2) take deposits, make loans, and provide other services…
Denver Business Applies To Become First Cannabis Spa In The Country
A historic mansion blocks from Colorado’s state Capitol could soon be the home of the nation’s first legal marijuana spa. Utopia All Natural Wellness Spa and Lounge submitted its application…
Michigan Takes Another Step Towards Legalizing Marijuana
The push to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use got a boost Friday when a deadline for opposition groups to challenge petition signatures passed and no one stepped up. Now…
Medical Students Aren’t Being Taught About Medical Marijuana
NORML | September 22, 2017 ST LOUIS, MO — Medical students are rarely provided with educational information specific to the medicinal use of cannabis and are ill equipped to discuss…
Study: Perceived Marijuana Access Declining Among Youth
Paul Armentano | September 21, 2017 The percentage of young people who believe that they can readily access marijuana has fallen significantly since 2002, according to data published online ahead…