Recreational Marijuana

UFC Fighter Thiago Silva Suspended for Marijuana Use

UFC Fighter Thiago Silva Suspended for Marijuana Use

After his third round submission victory over Stanislav Nedkov on November 10th, UFC fighter Thiago Silva tested positive for marijuana metabolites.  The fighter has now been suspended for six...
Dutch Government Looking to Ban Marijuana Strains with High THC Levels

Dutch Government Looking to Ban Marijuana Strains with High THC Levels

On Monday, Dutch justice minister Ivo Opstelten told parliament that the government is attempting to classify strains of marijuana with a THC level above 15% as a Class A...
Flint, MI Police Plan Enforcement As Usual Despite Marijuana Decriminalization

Flint, MI Police Plan Enforcement As Usual Despite Marijuana Decriminalization

On Tuesday, Flint, Michigan voters decriminalized possession of under an ounce of marijuana for individuals age 19 and older.  The measure was passed with 57% of the vote. However,...
Election Night 2012: Marijuana Legalized in WA, CO; Medical Marijuana Legalized in MA

Election Night 2012: Marijuana Legalized in WA, CO; Medical Marijuana Legalized in MA

Election Day is done, and in the minds of many, the marijuana movement has taken leaps and bounds forward. Last night, Colorado and Washington became the first states in...
Taking a Closer Look at Today’s Marijuana-Related Ballot Measures

Taking a Closer Look at Today’s Marijuana-Related Ballot Measures

For months, marijuana advocates across the country have been working to get various initiatives and referendums onto the general election ballot so that the fate of marijuana could be...
Amsterdam Marijuana Coffee Shops to Remain Open Next Year Despite Law

Amsterdam Marijuana Coffee Shops to Remain Open Next Year Despite Law

In an interview published Thursday, Amsterdam’s mayor Eberhard van der Laan announced that he had made the decision to allow Amsterdam’s marijuana coffee shops to remain open for business...
Four Former LSU Football Players Arrested For Marijuana-Related Offenses

Four Former LSU Football Players Arrested For Marijuana-Related Offenses

On Thursday, four former Louisiana State University football players were arrested on drug charges. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Karnell Hatcher, Derrick Bryant, Tyrann Mathieu, and Jordan...
Hopeful Employee Puts “Marijuana Dealer and Nefarious Dude” on His Resume

Hopeful Employee Puts “Marijuana Dealer and Nefarious Dude” on His Resume

One man’s resume has gone viral this weekend after he listed one of his past work experiences as “Marijuana Dealer and Nefarious Dude.”  Reddit user claaps uploaded the resume...
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fined and Suspended For Marijuana Use

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fined and Suspended For Marijuana Use

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for marijuana in a pre-fight drug screening prior to his September 15th fight against Sergio Martinez. The World Boxing Council has now...
Kalamazoo, MI Adopts Marijuana Ordinance

Kalamazoo, MI Adopts Marijuana Ordinance

Kalamazoo, MI city commissioners have adopted a marijuana  ordinance on a 6-0 vote that will lessen punishments for those found to be in possession of marijuana.  Under the new...