Recreational Marijuana

Marijuana Seizure Numbers Drop Drastically in 2012

Marijuana Seizure Numbers Drop Drastically in 2012

According to DEA officials, the number of marijuana plants destroyed by law enforcement officials has dropped drastically in recent years.  In 2009 and 2010, officials discovered and destroyed over...
Vermont Police to Protest Marijuana Decriminalization

Vermont Police to Protest Marijuana Decriminalization

The Vermont House and Senate are working toward a plan that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.  However, Vermont police are going to do everything they...
Majority of Americans Support Full Legalization of Marijuana

Majority of Americans Support Full Legalization of Marijuana

A new survey, conducted by Pew Research Center, shows that the majority of Americans support the full legalization of recreational marijuana. This is the first time that a major...
Colombia Using Marijuana to Fight Drug Addiction

Colombia Using Marijuana to Fight Drug Addiction

In Colombia’s capital city, Bogota, researchers and lawmakers are considering a new approach to drug addiction treatment.  The city wants to initiate a pilot program that would see if...
Appeal Filed Against Arizona Marijuana DUI Ruling

Appeal Filed Against Arizona Marijuana DUI Ruling

On February 12th, the Arizona Court of Appeals overturned a trial judge who said that it does not make sense to prosecute marijuana DUIs if the person is showing...
Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect Monday in Rhode Island

Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect Monday in Rhode Island

Starting Monday, penalties for low level marijuana possession will be decreased in Rhode Island.  This makes Rhode Island the fourteenth state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana....
Indiana Aims for Stricter Marijuana Laws

Indiana Aims for Stricter Marijuana Laws

In a time when many states are lessening punishments for marijuana crimes through decriminalization and legalization, Indiana is trying to impose harsher punishments on those found guilty of marijuana...
Texas College Students Trying to Decriminalize Marijuana on Campus

Texas College Students Trying to Decriminalize Marijuana on Campus

Students at the University of Texas are proposing a bill that would stop university police from arresting anyone for marijuana possession.  The bill would mandate a fine for marijuana...
Rand Paul Speaks Out About Marijuana Laws

Rand Paul Speaks Out About Marijuana Laws

During an interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul spoke about his views on making marijuana laws more lenient. When asked about his advocacy for...