“…demonstrates how enormously effective prohibition of production and sale is at raising drug prices. For example heroin’s price took a decade to fall by 16 percent…” Um… prohibition raises drug prices… followed by heroin’s price took a decade to FALL…
From “With cannabis pharma on horizon, this Massachusetts city looks to future” (the Cannabist): And those who advocate ending the prohibition against it say anti-marijuana laws are getting more and more difficult to justify. More difficult? Actually those laws are…
“Reasons cited by opponents include the state’s opioid addiction crisis and the possibility of marijuana being a ‘gateway’ leading to more dangerous drugs.” — from the article titled “Massachusetts group far exceeds required signatures to get legalization on ballot” (the…
Maine could become the first state to add addiction to prescribed opioids and illegal narcotics like heroin to its list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. […] Joseph Legendre, 50, of Mount Vernon, choked back tears as he spoke…
Prompted by: Pot Matters: Massachusetts Officials Cop-Out (High Times) As a Massachusetts native and fan(nabis) of cannabis, I’m strongly helping press for yes on this important issue for public safety. Odds are that you aren’t from our state, but I…
Prompted by “It is clear we would all be better off if Jonathan P. Caulkins did not exist.”: http://www.drugwarrant.com/2016/01/it-is-clear-we-would-all-be-better-off-if-jonathan-p-caulkins-did-not-exist/ My comment there for your convenience here… I overall agree, Pete, but I’m unconvinced there’s intellect in this case. The case…
Prompted by “Study: Cannabis Improves Outcomes in Opioid-Dependent Subjects Undergoing Treatment”: http://www.hightimes.com/read/study-cannabis-improves-outcomes-opioid-dependent-subjects-undergoing-treatment Cannabis use is associated with improved outcomes in opioid-dependent subjects undergoing outpatient treatment, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.…
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