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British press misrepresents research on cannabis liberalisation experiments

April 25, 2013 Cannabis

Earlier this month the press reported that the downgrade in cannabis (from B to C) in 2004 and the Lambeth depenalisation experiment had both been found to result in increased cannabis use and crime. However, the data these claims were based upon does not support this conclusion – provoking one of the authors to write a public letter of complaint about the misrepresentation of his research.

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Marijuana Task Force Makes Recommendations to Colorado

March 28, 2013 Cannabis

On 10 December last year, the Governor of Colorado put together a task force to find practical and pragmatic solutions to the challenges of implementing Amendment 64 – to authorise the recreational use and regulation of marijuana. The task force group included a variety of individuals, from politicians and lawyers to industry experts and activists. Their recommendations (whittled down from almost 100 to a set of 58) were presented to the Governor and Colorado General Assembly on 13 March.

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US federal authorities continue deliberating response to state votes on marijuana

March 12, 2013 Cannabis

Since Colorado and Washington legalised the recreational use of cannabis, the discord between state and federal laws has been a constant source of uncertainty, with the decision on the federal response yet to be made by US Attorney General Eric Holder. Meanwhile, expert committees in Washington and Colorado consider their regulatory options, and the Drug Enforcement Administration and the International Narcotics Control Board both lobby the federal government for an immediate crackdown.

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Pot opponents regroup following Washington and Colorado votes

January 10, 2013 Cannabis

As America begins to look poised for widespread decriminalisation of marijuana possession, the anti-pot lobby attempts a new tack.

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Why marijuana should be legal for adults

January 10, 2013 Cannabis

In response to an opinion piece written by conservative political commentator David Frum, clinical psychiatrist David Nathan argues that regulated legalisation is necessary to prevent disproportionate criminal sanctions being brought against individuals

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Most Americans and Canadians Are Ready to Legalize Marijuana

November 29, 2012 Cannabis

In the online survey of representative national samples, a majority of Canadians (57%) and Americans (54%) support the legalization of marijuana.

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Canada: Study shows legalizing pot could earn billions for British Columbia

November 22, 2012 Cannabis

Legalizing marijuana in B.C. could generate $2.5 billion in government tax and licensing revenues over the next five years, according to a study published this month in the International Journal of Drug Policy.

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Case for drug decriminalisation rests on failure of 40-year-old law

October 15, 2012 Cannabis

Case for drug decriminalisation rests on failure of 40-year-old law UK drug policy commission says 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act was never designed to deal with current patterns of use Alan Travis, home affairs editor Photograph courtesy of Gareth Fuller. The Guardian The Guardian, Monday 15 October 2012 The UK drug policy commission’s case for [...]

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Britain’s £3bn war on drugs ‘waste of time and harms lives’ says watchdog

October 15, 2012 Cannabis

Britain’s £3bn war on drugs ‘waste of time and harms lives’ says watchdog 15 October 2012 Photograph courtesy of Metro News Britain’s £3billion ‘war on drugs’ is a failure and possession should be decriminalised, according to an independent watchdog. Click here for original article in the Metro A ‘wholesale’ review of policy should be carried [...]

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Medical Marijuana Law Goes Into Effect

October 2, 2012 Cannabis

Medical Marijuana Law Goes Into Effect David McNew/Getty Images Click here for original article from NBC One of the most controversial laws to go into effect today in Connecticut is one legalizing medical marijuana. Starting today, patients who are receiving medical treatment for a debilitating medical conditions set out in the law could qualify for [...]

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