Voters in Athens, Ohio Vote to Depenalize up to 200 Grams of Marijuana, 10 Grams of Hash

By NORML

The Athens Cannabis Ordinance – better known as “TACO” – to completely remove all penalties for possessing, cultivating, and gifting of up to 200 grams of marijuana was approved by voters on election day by a vote of 77 percent to 23 percent.

In November 2016, four Ohio municipalities – Newark,...

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How Does Cannabis Help PTSD Patients?

PTSD Patient Cannabis

The post How Does Cannabis Help PTSD Patients? appeared first on High Times.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety condition caused by a traumatic experience like military combat. In many states with medical marijuana, PTSD is one of the qualifying conditions. Here’s everything you need to know about PTSD and cannabis.

Controlling...

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Judge Grants Convicted Murderer Permission To Use Medical Marijuana

Convicted Murderer Permission To Use Medical Cannabis

The post Judge Grants Convicted Murderer Permission To Use Medical Marijuana appeared first on High Times.

In more optimistic news, a Florida judge grants a convicted murderer permission to use medical marijuana. The medical marijuana patient in question has schizophrenia, a mental illness commonly associated with cognitive issues and problems with...

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School Forces Black Students To Submit To Drug Tests

Black Students To Submit To Drug Tests

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In this latest display of drug war-fueled racism, a Tennessee school forces black students to submit to drug tests. If you weren’t yet convinced that cannabis prohibition disproportionately targets people of color, you will be after reading this....

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