Erik Williams is a veteran 20-year political operative, public and community relations professional and one of America’s foremost and successful cannabis reform activists. He has spoken in favor of marijuana reform at rallies and events throughout the Northeast and in the media nationwide. Erik is also a contributing writer to ReLeaf Magazine, was the NORML/High … Continued
Addiction destroys lives. In The Addicted Brain, leading neuroscientist Michael Kuhar, Ph.D., explains how and why this happens–and presents advances in drug addiction treatment and prevention. Using breathtaking brain imagery and other research, Kuhar shows the powerful, long-term brain changes that drugs can cause, revealing why it can be so difficult for addicts to escape their grip. … Continued
Tuesday night Washington and Colorado voters propelled measures to legalize the sale and taxing of marijuana for recreational use. This marks the first time a State will allow its citizens to purchase marijuana with no fear of reprisal from state law enforcement agencies. The Federal Government still classifies marijuana as an illegal substance and it is unknown … Continued
by Reason TV Norman Smith seemed to be making progress in his liver cancer recovery at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. He had some of the best doctors in the world, he was on a transplant list and he had completed a successful clinical trial that had his doctors dubbing him a “miracle man.”Then, … Continued
Kambiz “Kamy” Akhavan has served as Managing Editor of ProCon.org since December 7, 2004 and as President of ProCon.org since Dec. 7, 2010. Kamy has over 15 years of experience in making serious educational content entertaining, accessible, and affordable. His work has been published in textbooks, magazines, newspapers, and websites across the US. He has … Continued
We know that, illegal or not, we have a significant portion of our audience indulges in weed now and then. We’re not here to cast stones. But legal medical marijuana usage is on the rise, and with good reason. After reading this graphic, you’ll at least be convinced that medical marijuana can help you curb … Continued
Jack Cole knows about the war on drugs from several perspectives. He retired as a detective lieutenant after a 26-year career with the New Jersey state police. For twelve of those years Jack worked as an undercover narcotics officer. His investigations spanned the spectrum of possible cases, from street drug users and mid-level drug dealers … Continued
August 2012 Glen Oaks, NY: Bipolar patients with a history of cannabis use demonstrate superior neurocogitive performance compared to patients with no history of use, according to clinical data published online in the journal Psychiatry Research. Investigators at The Zucker Hillside Hospital in Long Island, NY, along with researchers at the Mount Sinai School of … Continued
Today, after a delay of more than two years, patients eligible for New Jersey’s medical marijuana program were finally allowed to apply for the licenses that would protect them from arrest. Seriously ill individuals who could qualify for the program have been waiting diligently while the state government dragged its feet with implementation since the … Continued
Listen to internet radio with Cannabis Times Mag on Blog Talk Radio President MASS CANN/NORML (MC/N) for 14 years and am now treasurer. Mr. Downing voluntarily dedicated a large portion of his waking hours to MASS CANN/NORML and the moderation of marijuana laws since 1990. He was president of the MASS CANN/NORML (MC/N) for 14 … Continued