Regardless of whether or not Governor John Kasich (R-OH) signs a bill legalizing medical marijuana, Ohio employers can still enforce restrictions on employees using the drug for treatment. Last month, the Ohio state legislature passed a bill that would allow patients with a physician recommendation to use marijuana without smoking it. Nevertheless, the bill also states that ... Read More
Bernie Sanders Announces Bill to End Cannabis Prohibition
During the course of his 2016 campaign, Bernie Sanders has announced a controversial bill that would effectively bring an end to federal cannabis prohibition. This really shouldn’t be shocking to most people, as more than 40 states now have some sort of pro-cannabis legislation allowing for the medical or recreational use of cannabis and/or hemp products. Even amidst such ... Read More
D.A.R.E. Accidentally Publishes Pro Cannabis Legalization Letter on Website
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was founded in Los Angeles in 1983 as an initiative to educate middle school children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and violence. So when a letter supporting cannabis legislation was published on the organization’s website in June, it came as quite a shock to everyone. The letter, “Purchasing marijuana puts kids at risk,” was ... Read More
Does Marijuana Legalization Lead to More Addicts?
Detractors of relaxing marijuana laws certainly jump on this bandwagon – “you can’t legalize pot, everyone will be walking around high as a kite all the time.” But with full legalization in 4 states now, and medical access in 23, we can start getting a better picture of how easier access translates into addiction and other issues. Of course, alcohol and tobacco have remained ... Read More
Two Western States on Track for Marijuana Ballot Initiatives in 2016
On the heels of Colorado and Washington in 2012 and Oregon and Alaska in 2014, Nevada and California may be added to the list of states who vote to end marijuana prohibition. In California, a loose coalition of groups is forming to argue for the amendment. Some of these groups are left over from 2010 when Proposition 19 was on the ballot but failed to get over the top. ... Read More
