Medical-Marijuana Laws Reduce Highway Deaths
By TommyMarin

Medical-marijuana laws reduce traffic deaths, according to a new study, probably because people in states with such laws partly substitute marijuana for alcohol — and alcohol is more deadly when combined with driving.

Fifteen states plus the District of Columbia have passed medical-marijuana laws since 1996. Examining National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data before and after the passage of those laws, the researchers found a nearly 9% decrease in overall traffic fatalities. ...

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The $6 Billion Urine Scam
By plantgirl


This is from 420 times...First posted April 13, 2011.


Medical Marijuana has been part of the law of the land (the land of California, at least) since 1996. So in the last 15 years, how have the many law-abiding citizens of California who happen to use cannabis for medical reasons been protected from employment discrimination? The answer: not very well at all.

Parky Parkhouse, 56, worked ...

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Pot grower granted restraining order
By plantgirl

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A South Valley medical marijuana collective earned another victory in court.

Pot grower files restraining order against Tulare Co
A judge granted Richard Daleman a temporary restraining order against Tulare County. It prevents county officials from seizing medical marijuana plants on his property.

Daleman is allowed under state law to have the plants on his five-acre property -- but the county ordinance does ...

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Medical Marijuana Effective for PMS
By plantgirl

Being a woman and a Medical Marijuana user I KNOW this. Having grown up in a family where marijuana was just another herb in the cupboard to help what ails you.. I do not fear Marijuana I see it as a valuable resource.. My Grandmother used to make a joint and muscle rub for my grandfather that had R.A. My grandmother swore by the folk remedies she used. I also swear by them. Medical Marijuana ...

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Marijuana Smokers Less Likely
By plantgirl

Study Shows That Marijuana Smokers Less Likely To Be Obese..

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology on the effects of marijuana and obesity in America proved a point that a lot of people have made when it comes to smoking weed and weight loss. For those of you not familiar with Epidemiology, it basically is the study of how things like disease spreads through people in specific areas ...

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