Invasion of Afghanistan leads to Opium Boom

On December 20, 2011, in News, Read, by webmaster
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The prior to the invasion the Taliban had reduced opium production by 91%. Following the invasion Afghanistan is now the world leading producer of opium.
Opium Wars Afghanistan
The United States War on Terrorism is having negative consequences for the War on Drugs. Prior to the American invasion, the Taliban had been highly effective in eliminating opium countries production. Since the invasion opium production has steadily been on the rise. Afghanistan farmers have a long tradition of farming opium in their country. Following the invasion many were out of work and returned to their former job, farming opium poppies. The lack of centralized control by the government has allowed Afghan opium production to become the largest in the world. (more…)

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Considering a Vacation in Amsterdam, Try these Places Instead

On November 21, 2011, in Marijuana Laws, News, Read, by webmaster
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As the Netherlands attempts to tighten laws on foreigners, where should Americans looking to light up legally book their flight to?

Coffee Shop Amsterdam

The Dutch Parliament recently passed new anti-drug rules that would prohibit foreigners from buying pot in the famous Dutch “coffee shops.” The new law would require Dutch citizens to sign up and have a membership card to get into the coffee shops. The Justice and Health Minster of the Netherlands released a letter stating, “In order to tackle the nuisance and criminality associated with coffee shops and drug trafficking, the open-door policy of coffee shops will end.” I am curious what criminality he could be referring to. Nearly half of the Netherlands tourism is drug related. This ban will not only affect the coffee shops but also hotels, restaurants, and everything else in the tourism industry.

Ever since Cheech and Chong’s classic Up in Smoke, Americans have viewed Amerstdam as the place to go for pot. Now that the Dutch have shot themselves in the foot, where should Americans go for a drug-friendly vacation?

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Shocker! People Lie For Medical Marijuana

On October 26, 2011, in Marijuana Laws, Marijuana medical use, News, Science, by webmaster
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Anyone with half a brain knows some medical marijuana patients lie to get marijuana, but just how many and its implications are less clear.
Medical Marijuana Arrest
Medical Marijuana has commonly been referred to as a front for complete legalization. To that claim I say, “so what?” During alcohol prohibition many people received access to “medicinal” alcohol from their doctors. While not entirely honest, it was safer than drinking the backwoods moonshine that was the primary alternative. Not everyone agrees. Even some supporters of legalization think that disingenuous medicinal marijuana hurts the cause. Seeing the actions of a legal marijuana marketplace changes the people’s perceptions of the dangers of marijuana.
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Drug Policy Could Make or Break Obama in 2012

On October 5, 2011, in Marijuana Laws, News, by webmaster
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The youth vote that elected Obama in 2008 has grown tired of him. The Obama Administration’s stance on drug policy could save or cost the election for Obama.
Barak Obama Elections 2012
Remember summer of 2008? The economy was good, the wars seemed to be improving, and a young, energetic Barrack Obama had captured America’s attention. Obama’s message of hope and change spurred him on to victory in the general election. His message particularly resonated with the eighteen to twenty-nine crowd. This demographic had long been ignored by politicians because they never turned out to actually vote. With three consecutive elections of increasing young voter turnout, Obama broke with tradition and aggressively courted the younger voters. In 2008 Obama carried this demographic with nearly a two to one ratio. Young people also turned out in record numbers accounting for 18% of the total vote in the general election. Four years later can Obama count on the continued support of this important demographic? Maybe. (more…)

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What Happens to All Those Seized Drugs

On September 20, 2011, in Marijuana Laws, News, by webmaster
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The DEA is constantly reporting on where ,when, and how many drugs were seized. But where do the drugs go after that?

Seized Drugs

Another day, another reported drug bust. This time the Border Patrol Agents found more than a ton of marijuana while breaking up a border crossing operation. In addition to the marijuana, the DEA seized several trucks and a boat. Every day the Drug War leads to the seizure of drugs, cars, property, and money. The DEA, the Border Patrol, and even local cops are very fond of bragging about their busts. When agents make a bust, they make sure the press knows when, where, what, and how much. What never seems to be reported in the press is what happens to all the seized merchandize once the police have it in their possession.

Early in the morning, under the cover of darkness several Mexican drug runners attempted to cross the Rio Grande near Abram, Texas. The men were unloading a truck full of marijuana on the Mexican side, and loading it into a metal boat. They were in the process of floating the boat across to the American side to be loaded into another truck when the Border Patrol spotted them. The patrol quickly called for backup from Border Patrol, Customs, the Border Protection Office, and Air and Marine helicopters. A second Border Patrol team arrived via boat and caught the smugglers in the middle of the Rio Grande. The smugglers quickly abandoned ship and swam back to Mexico. In total the agents made no arrests, but seized almost two million dollars worth of marijuana, three trucks, and the boat.

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Marijuana Bad Drug, Marinol Good Drug

On September 5, 2011, in Uncategorized, by webmaster
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How does the government keep expecting us to believe marijuana has no medical value when marinol is their reason for not legalizing it?

Marinol and Marijuana
The American prohibition of marijuana has numerous negative consequences. Of all these, the loss of a valuable medical substance has received the most press. Since NORML’s attempt to legalize marijuana in California in the 1970′s failed, they have refocused on medical marijuana. They have had much greater success by playing the medical argument than the personal liberty argument. The medical marijuana argument has met with success outside of California. States such as New York and New Jersey are now pursuing medical marijuana programs.
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Prince Of Pot Contracts Deadly Superbug in Prison

On August 23, 2011, in Marijuana Laws, Marijuana medical use, by webmaster
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Marc Emery has contracted a medical super-bug while extradited to the United States and serving a five year prison sentence for selling marijuana seeds.

Free Marc Emery

When Marc Emery was arrested for selling marijuana seeds through the mail, the DEA called it a blow against the legalization movement. Much to the DEA’s pleasure, Marc is now serving a five year prison term for his seed selling. The interesting thing about Marc’s case is that he is a Canadian citizen. He was arrested and sentenced in America for running a business that was legal in his home country. After his arrest, Marc began serving his prison term honorably and even teaches a business management class to the prisoners. This seemed to be the end of the story, until recently when Marc came down with a rare, antibiotic resistant disease.

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The Best Cities in America to Buy Weed

On August 11, 2011, in Marijuana Laws, Review, by webmaster
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Trying to plan a weed vacation, but can’t get to Amsterdam? We look at some of America’s most underrated drug cities.

Buy Weed in USA

Atlanta, GA

For being in the middle of the Bible Belt, Atlanta has some of the best access to pot. This is because most of the marijuana illegally shipped into the country through the Gulf of Mexico finds its way there before being sent on. Weed is as illegal there as anywhere in America, but if you aren’t stupid and don’t light up in public you should be fine.

To find the best buds, there are two main places to look. Little Five Points Area or “little 5” was the epicenter of Atlanta’s hippie counter-culture during the 60’s and 70’s. This area still maintains this counter-culture feel with head shops such as The Junk Man’s Daughter definitely worth checking out. This area has evolved into more of a tourist trap over the decades, and prices are more expensive than downtown. Auburn Avenue near the M.L.K. Memorial is one of the best places to find pot. Look for young kids wearing white tees and new shoes. They may seem sketchy, but are usually very business-like. Ask for the “purp” to get some of the best weed in the country. It is pricy though, an ounce can cost over $650.

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Where Not to Get Busted

On July 28, 2011, in Uncategorized, by webmaster
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Take a look at the states with the harshest marijuana penalties and possibly consider moving.

Medical Marijuana USA

Many states in America have updated their marijuana laws in the past decade to include decriminalization and medical provision. Some states on the other hand haven’t updated their laws since the 1970’s. Predictably the most anti-marijuana states are located in the conservative south. Texas and Oklahoma are the top two states for marijuana penalties. These states impose punishments for even simply possession that would make any tyrant proud. Perhaps their worst offense is the percentage of arrests that are for possession of a small amount. These laws need to be taken into consideration for anyone living in or considering moving to these states.

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The Medical Marijuana Industry is Changing the Face of Weed

On July 15, 2011, in Uncategorized, by webmaster
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As acceptance of medical marijuana grows, people who would otherwise look down on stoners are trying it. What has the medical marijuana industry done to overcome the negative stereotypes?

Ellen Lenox Smith is a 60 year-old grandmother who suffers from two lifMedical Marijuana Legalizatione-threatening diseases, sarcoidosis and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. This lively New England grandmother is about as far away from the pot smoking stereotype as possible. Due to her illness and reactions to traditional pain meds, her doctor recommended she try marijuana. When her doctor first suggested such a thing, she was dumbfounded. All her life she had been told not to smoke pot and now her doctor was telling her the opposite. She said she was terrified to try and couldn’t bring herself to smoke it, so she mixed it with applesauce. Mrs. Smith relates her experience as follows “It was so amazing! I took this oil, went to bed, and the next think I know, its morning. […] I slept through the entire night for the first time in months.” (more…)

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