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Study: No Association Between Cannabis Smoke and Risk of Lung Cancer

Numerous preclinical studies have documented that cannabinoids possess potent anti-cancer properties, including the inhibition of lung cancer cell growth.

(LOS ANGELES) - Investigators from the University of California, Los Angeles provided the latest data reaffirming that cannabis consumption is not associated with an elevated risk of lung cancer.

The study included data from six case-control studies conducted from 1999 to 2012 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand...

Student Researchers on Front Lines of Marijuana Issue

"It feels like one of those things you'll look back on in 20 years and say to your kids, 'I was there when this was happening.'" - Emily Hamilton

(LOS ANGELES) - In the midst of a raging national debate on how Americans use marijuana, a team of student researchers from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs is collecting data that could help separate marijuana fact from fiction.


While the work is academic, the issue has real-world implications.

California Supreme Court Shoots Down Marijuana But Will It Last?

The old guard of prohibition has failed, it's high time for a new more educated law of action to be enforced.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - On May 6th 2013 the California Supreme Court accepted the arguments that Cities and Counties could ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their localities.

This decision came about after an appeal to the higher courts in the Riverside case.

Lawmakers Not Stoked About Protecting State`s Pot Laws

It appears Smith is the only Washington lawmaker willing to back the legislation, at least now.

(PORTLAND, OR) - A proposed law that would force the federal government to respect state marijuana laws is gaining bipartisan support, but U.S. representatives from Washington state aren’t so stoked.

It would be a lot cooler if they were, advocates say.

Thousands Planning for 14th Annual Global Cannabis March Saturday in Portland, Oregon

Come out and support what has become a staple of local Portland culture, the Global Cannabis March.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Nearly three hundred cities worldwide, including Portland, will participate in the fourteenth annual Global Cannabis March.

Portland participants will gather in Pioneer Courthouse Square to march at high noon through downtown Portland, accompanied by a police escort.

Marijuana Prevents Suicides

In 2010, 38 thousand people committed suicide. About seven thousand were veterans.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Oregonian and and The New York Times both had headlines, May 3, 2013, 'Suicides Surge in United States and Oregon'.

I believe military PTSD victims have the highest rate but there are far more civilians in that same age group.

Marijuana: Hidden Dangers of the Best Medicine

Treatment can cost $50,000 or more...

(PORTLAND, OR) - The US government anti-marijuana shills, the police, the sheriff's deputies, the district attorneys, the judges, the anti-marijuana psychologists, the anti-marijuana psychiatrists, and about half of the voting public, who have seen the movie "Reefer Madness."

They seem to believe that marijuana is dangerous with barely a shred of evidence...

Children Taken from Three Prominent Idaho Marijuana Activists

Sarah’s two children were staying with Lindsey’s two children under the care of a babysitter while Sarah, Lindsey, and Josh vacationed for the weekend in the mountains.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Four young boys have been taken by the State of Idaho Child Protective Services from their families.

Three prominent marijuana activists are now fighting for their children and their freedom.

Medical Marijuana Patients Become New Targets with DUI Bill

Santa Ana senator wants to bring federal law to bear on California patients through an anti-citizen loophole.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Senator Lou Correa's DUII bill undermines the will of California voters who have clearly, overwhelmingly voted in favor of legalizing pot for sick people.

Marijuana stays in the system for a month, but even if a patient hasn't used it in a week, they will still test positive. Correa wants them in our state's overcrowded jails.

PTSD is Really Bad
Thousands of New Victims in Boston and Texas
Marijuana is Really Good Therapy

Military combat veterans are not the only victims...

(PORTLAND, OR) - Despite what the naysayers at the VA Hospital system say, the recent events in B boston and Texas should allay any doubt of the reality of this horrific affliction of the mind, brain and soul.

The Boston citizens were significantly traumatized by a few seconds of overwhelming terror. Everything after that can be classified hopefully, as recovery.