New York City’s democratic mayoral primary is heating up, with Bill de Blasio trying to defend his seat atop the Big Apple from Staten Island lawyer and consummate political challenger Sal Albanese. Last night the two men faced off in …
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In Prison for Smoking a Joint, a Rikers Island Inmate Dies From Medical Neglect – News
Despite what Mayor Bill De Blasio has said, New York City cops are still arresting thousands of people for simple marijuana crimes and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing. Now, after what his family claims was improper medical attention by prison staff, …
Read More »Stylish Hidden Cannabis Weed Pot Pipe Millennial Pink
Well, Jenny Wichman was sick of it. The New York City prop designer would stare at her own dirty, glass weed pipe and wish for something prettier and more elegant. Something she wouldn’t have to hide when company came over. …
Read More »New York board rules that taxi drivers are allowed to use medical marijuana
(via Wikimedia Commons) A New York City administrative board has ruled that taxi drivers cannot be discriminated against for using medical cannabis. The New York City Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings (OATH) recently found that revoking a Taxi & …
Read More »New York City Taxi Driver Wins Medical Marijuana Discrimination Case – News
In another victory for medical marijuana patients, a New York City administrative board has ruled that a taxi driver cannot have his license revoked for using medical cannabis. In July, the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) revoked a taxi driver’s …
Read More »Shutting Down Marijuana Dispensaries Increases Crime Rate
A History of Marijuana There has long been a link between marijuana and crime rates. Because there was always such a high demand and it is a drug with proven health benefits, marijuana has always the most popular illegal substance. …
Read More »Marijuana use amongst youth stable, but substance abuse admissions up
Credit: CC0 Public Domain While marijuana use amongst youth remains stable, youth admission to substance abuse treatment facilities has increased, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Miesha Marzell, assistant professor of social work at …
Read More »New York Health Department Approves Medical Marijuana Expansion Plan – News
In an effort to expand medical marijuana patient access and treatment options, the New York Department of Health has officially approved a host of new regulations for the state’s fledgling cannabis marketplace. According to the New York Daily News, New …
Read More »Federal Grant Allows Researchers to Study Marijuana’s Effect on Opioid Addiction – News
Earlier this week, the National Institute of Health (NIH) was awarded a $3.8 million federal grant that will allow researchers to study the effects of medical marijuana on opioid use. The five-year investigation will be conducted by scientists at Albert …
Read More »Ex-NFL Player Marvin Washington Wants to Bring Medical Marijuana to Youth Football – News
Marvin Washington is dedicated to getting football players access to medical marijuana. The 11-year NFL veteran and current managing partner of industrial hemp CBD producer Isodiol is already suing Jeff Sessions to declassify marijuana as a Schedule I drug, and …
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