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Regulation, Not Prohibition is Key to Reducing Teen Marijuana Use

Unlike drug dealers, licensed merchants in a regulated market would be prohibited from selling to underage customers, be required to check IDs.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - An annual survey released today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America shows that the number of American teenagers who use marijuana has increased for the first time in 10 years, with 25 percent of teens in grades 9 through 12 saying they’ve used marijuana in the past month, up from 19 percent the previous year.

Medical Marijuana Studies Critique

CONFIRMED SAFE & EFFECTIVE: SURPRISE!

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I had heard rumors about studies conducted in the past ten years that the California Legislature had spent several million dollars on, to confirm that marijuana/cannabis was really a safe, effective drug --but it smelled fishy to me.

U.S.-Mexico Drug Summit Fails to Acknowledge Obvious Solution to Violent Drug Cartels

Ending Marijuana Prohibition Would Deal Crucial Blow to Mexican Drug Cartels, Drastically Reduce Border Violence.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, high-ranking officials from the United States and Mexico concluded a three-day conference meant to outline ways the two nations could reduce the illicit drug trade-associated violence that continues to plague the U.S.-Mexican border.

Unfortunately, officials concluded their talks without making any reference to the most sensible and guaranteed strategy for reducing that violence...

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes New York Senate Health Committee

The New York State Assembly passed medical marijuana legislation in 2007 and 2008, but the issue has never gotten a Senate floor vote.

(NEW YORK) - Tuesday, the New York State Senate Health Committee passed S. 4041-B, the Senate’s medical marijuana bill. This marks the second consecutive year that the bill has gotten out of the Senate Health Committee.

Medical Marijuana Specialist Lectures in Florida

Dr. Leveque says he'll go anyplace.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com's Dr. Phil Leveque just returned from a speaking engagement that he was invited to attend at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Bill to Tax and Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Reintroduced in California

California voters are also expected to consider ending marijuana prohibition at the ballot box this year.

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - A California Assemblyman reintroduced legislation today that would tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcoholic beverages.

`Gold Standard` Studies Show Inhaled Marijuana Is Medically Safe And Effective

Another big step forward in medical marijuana research.

(WASHINTON D.C.) - The results of a series of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy of inhaled marijuana consistently show that cannabis holds therapeutic value comparable to conventional medications.

Dr. Phil Leveque Discusses Medical Cannabis at Central Florida University

Dr. Leveque will explain how he came to practice medicine, and discuss several ways he helped people in his career.

(ORLANDO, Fla.) - Salem-News.com writer Dr. Phil Leveque, is in Orlando, Florida to speak at a special event at the University of Central Florida.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Recommends Making Marijuana a Schedule II Drug

State board votes 6-0 in favor of reclassifying marijuana for medical use and establishing a legislative task force to implement the change.

(DES MOINES, Iowa) - Today, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted 6-0 to recommend to state lawmakers that marijuana be reclassified as a Schedule II drug.

Bush Era Medical Marijuana Foe Nominated by Obama to Head DEA

Change.org is urging Americans to contact their senators and tell them they don't want to see Michele Leonhart in charge of an agency that fails to recognize states' rights.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The big corporations that fear the rapidly expanding popularity of medical marijuana scored a victory last week, when President Obama quietly announced the nomination of Michele Leonhart to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration.