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Decriminalize Drug Use, Say Experts After Six-year Study

A six-year study of Britain's drug laws by leading scientists, police officers, academics and experts has concluded it is time to introduce decriminalization. The report by the UK Drug Policy Commission says no serious rise in consumption is likely if possession of small amounts of controlled substances are allowed.

Parents Flock to Colorado for Cannabis that Cures Seizures

After treatments by some of the country's best neurologists and most powerful pharmaceuticals failed, families whose children suffer with severe epilepsy are moving to Colorado to get marijuana oil, a miracle-like treatment that successfully improves catatonic kids.

Obama Signs Farm Bill Allowing Industrial Hemp Research

President Obama has signed the Farm Bill which contains an amendment to legalize hemp production for research purposes. Originally introduced by Representatives Jared Polis (D-CO), Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), the amendment allows State Agriculture Departments, colleges and universities to grow hemp, defined as the non-drug oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis, for academic or agricultural research purposes, but it applies only to states where industrial hemp farming is already legal under state law.

Why This Week Is Historic for Cannabis Policy in the US

Federal hearings began this week on the constitutionality of cannabis' continuing Schedule I classification in Sacramento, California. There are many reasons why these historic hearings are a very big deal. This is the first time hearings are taking place that question whether federal law should classify cannabis as one of the nation's most dangerous drugs with no medicinal value.

US Halts Medical Marijuana Raids (w/ Video)

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Friday he's halting federal raids on medial marijuana distributors in the 13 states that allow marijuana use for patients with cancer and other painful medical conditions.

Feds Will Not Block State Marijuana Laws

The Obama administration said Thursday that it would not challenge laws legalizing marijuana in Colorado and Washington state as long as those states strongly restrict sales to minors, prevent exports to other states and keep it off of federal lands.

U.S. House Votes to Halt Federal Meddling in Medical Marijuana

For the first time ever, Congress has taken action to protect medical marijuana users and the legal dispensaries where they get their prescriptions filled. House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit the Drug Enforcement Agency from raiding medical marijuana activities in states where it is legal.