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Austin’s Cannabis Decriminalization, Vancouver’s Magic Mushroom Shops, & One Woman’s MMJ Story

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Austin decriminalized cannabis possession, Vancouver is now home to some not-so-legal magic mushroom shops, and a British woman shared her life-changing medical marijuana journey. Austin Voters Pass Cannabis Decriminalization Bill. Straight away my sleep was a million times better. I stopped taking any sleeping pills.

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Tory Powerbroker William Hague Says It Is Time To Decriminalize Cannabis

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. ‘Labour fear being depicted as ”soft” if they deviate from established policies. ’ Last week official figures showed deaths from MDMA, cocaine and sleeping pills such as Xanax have spiralled up to 10-fold in a decade. Lib Dems have always differed but been seen as sandal-wearing potheads as a result.

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Philippino Fear Factor Winner Spends Six Years In Prison For Cannabis Possession & Now Forms Asia’s First Legalize Cannabis Party

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I started sleeping at a normal time which I couldn’t do before. Now he works as an organizer and occasional spokesperson of the newly formed Medical Cannabis Party, the first political party in the Philippines and Asia dedicated to the decriminalization of cannabis use. “We I became calm. My body felt balanced.

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U.S. Long Jumper Gets Stripped of Title After Testing Positive for THC

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” However, amending the USATF policies weeks before the Olympic games or only enforcing them under certain circumstances would be detrimental to their integrity. Although marijuana is increasingly being decriminalized, available data reveals that it is not performance-enhancing with respect to speed, power, or strength.

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Medical Pot on Campus: Colleges Say No and Face Lawsuits

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Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. She typically uses marijuana to help her sleep and had never been under the influence in class, she said. HARTFORD, Conn. Thirty-three states and Washington, D.C.,

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The Racist Origins of The War on Drugs

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Denver has just passed a referendum to decriminalize magic mushrooms. Many reading this will scoff at the ludicrous nature of the claims, with marijuana now associated with getting the munchies and having a good night’s sleep. Australia’s preeminent source of cannabis information. It seems the War on Drugs is finally coming to an end.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% Call to Action.