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Most of us are already aware that America’s marijuana prohibition is expensive to enforce—but we would struggle to quantify this. It’s clear that all those pot busts incur vast police, judicial and correctional costs, and that prohibition also blocks a potential cannabis tax [...]
Continue reading...Bitter Sweet
2. September 2010
Back in 2007, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, along with Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), introduced a bill to increase the federal criminal penalties for selling candy-flavored drugs to children. The legislation was a response to reports that our nation’s playgrounds were under siege by [...]
Continue reading...Legal Corner
2. September 2010
1289—Pope Nicolaus IV publishes decree Supra Montem, 1873—First ascent of Mount Whitney (14,494 feet), 1964—South Africa banned from Olympic Games because of apartheid policies, 1982—New York Stock Exchange sets a trading record of 132,690,000 [...]
Continue reading...Healthy Living
2. September 2010
Although I never believed the use of cannabis was detrimental to health, the idea that its use was beneficial for health did not enter my consciousness until 1995 when I became a caregiver for a close friend who had contracted AIDS. A roly-poly guy, my friend had wasted away [...]
Continue reading...News Nuggets
2. September 2010
In a highly scrutinized lawsuit involving Anaheim’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, a three-judge panel for California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal tossed the case back to a lesser court for further review. The ruling had been much anticipated because it was believed it could have [...]
Continue reading...By the Numbers
2. September 2010
Percentage of adults who smoke marijuana to relieve pain or treat a health condition: 42 (Source: The Sacramento Bee Field Poll). Percentage of adults who smoke marijuana recreationally: 39 (Source: The Sacramento Bee). Percentage of adults who say marijuana helps them to relax or sleep: 60 (Source: The Sacramento Bee). Percentage of adults who say marijuana stimulates their [...]
Continue reading...PROFILES IN COURAGE
2. September 2010
Patient: Matt R. Johnson Age: 27. Condition/Illness: Anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation, body pain and headaches. Home: Pasadena. Using medical cannabis since: 2008. Why did you start using medical marijuana? I had heard a few friends talk about using it as a pain reliever and sleep aid. The other effects, such as calmness and euphoria, made for a nice package deal in one natural form. It [...]
Continue reading...Letter From the Editor
2. September 2010
Roberto C. Hernandez Editor-in-Chief, CULTURE Cut to the Chase If CULTURE Magazine was a television show, which one would we be? Weeds? Too obvious. Cannabis Planet? Close . . . but not quite. That ’70s Show? Nope, we’re not really the lava lamp type. I’ve got it. CULTURE is like Entourage. No—really. Seriously. Let me explain. Back in April, as [...]
Continue reading...Profiles in Courage
5. August 2010
Why did you start using medical marijuana? Because the cannabis calms me down. It’s bad. Someone has to hold my head steady to smoke. I shake that much, all the time. My muscles shake too much. The marijuana gives me greater control [...]
Continue reading...Legal Corner
5. August 2010
This month the Court of Appeal will decide the case of Qualified Patients Association v. City of Anaheim. This could have a significant impact on medical marijuana patients’ ability to obtain their medicine. In order to understand [...]
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2. September 2010
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