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Cannabis and Psychosis – More ‘Hand Waving’
Republican Mom Says Legalization a ‘Conservative Issue’
Burzynski: Cancer is Serious Business. WATCH THIS MOVIE.
2009 Letter to Obama: FDA needs new leadership
Cannabis lozenge to help fight flu
Government’s new drug adviser Les Iversen wanted cannabis legalised
HAZY FUTURE
Illnesses marijuana helps
Breakthrough Discovered in Medical Marijuana Cancer Treatment (2008)
More Good News on THC and Cancer
Autism
Sam’s Story: Using Medical Cannabis to Treat Autism Spectrum Disorder
www.autism.com/treatable/drug/marijuana_org.htm
cancermarijuana.com
Cannabis Treats Skin Disorders
Cannabinoid pharmacology in the cardiovascular system: potential protective mechanisms through lipid signalling.
Pharmacological actions of cannabinoids.
The endocannabinoid system of the skin in health and disease: novel perspectives and therapeutic opportunities.
comments Breakthrough Discovered in Medical Marijuana Cancer Treatment
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Endorses Medical Marijuana
Marijuana and PTSD
More proof that research is being done on cannabis and cancer.
Multiple Sclerosis
Pot shows promise for reducing multiple sclerosis patients’ symptoms
Americans for Safe Access: MS resources
Chemical in Marijuana to Slow Multiple Sclerosis?
Marijuana and MS
Niles man pleads for cannabis to ease cancer
In the News
*National Boards of Pharmacy Conference Focuses on Medical Marijuana*
AMA Urges Reclassifying Marijuana as Medicine
Australian driving study says cannabis is safe
Brain Research Shows Import of Endocannabinoids
Government Patents, and Piggie Flu
Michelle Leonhart, DEA Admin, and rescheduling of Dronabinol…October 19, 2010
Researchers Find Study of Medical Marijuana Discouraged
Some Studies Show Medical Benefits For Pot
The Marijuana Cancer Cure Cult
Interesting 2010 stories
Al Qaeda’s flourishing airborne drug trade
Family Guy Marijuana Episode Banned in Venezuela
James Tranmer and the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church
Marijuana Policy Project in trouble
Tommy Chong comments on MPP scandal
Professional, highly educated women smoke marijuana: Marie Claire Magazine
Professor David Nutt, “sacked…”
Students have point about pot
U.S. imports industrial hemp, but does not allow farmers to grow it
Willie Nelson’s tour bus cited for moonshine, marijuana
Iowa City medical marijuana hearing, October 7th, 2009.
A former Army Doctor and OB/GYN, discussing frustration in Dubuque, Iowa.
An ophthalmologist’s point of view…
Ann Du Bois speech, October 7th, 2009
Anthony Harden and Cystic Fibrosis
Attorney who helped write Illinois Constitution speaks against War on Drugs
Caroline and PTSD
Former chair of Iowa Epilepsy Foundation Testifies at Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing in Iowa City, October 7, 2009
Iowa City Dentist Bradford Stiles, and his research into medical cannabis…
Jimmy Morrison, patient…NOT a criminal!!!!
Kevin Litten, pharmacist, in support of medical marijuana.
Larry Quigley on why he won’t leave Iowa.
Medical student Dustin Krutsinger
Senator Joe Bolckom’s testimony, October 7th, 2009
Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Medical Marijuana Hearing in Iowa City
U of I art history student discussing anti cannabis propaganda
“I’m not a scientist.”
Executive Iowa BoP director Lloyd Jessen’s opening statement
Iowa House contact information (Updated 2011)
Iowa Senate Contact Information (Updated 2011)
Iowan Lisa Jackson, and fibromyalgia
Jimmy Morrison and Lisa Jackson discuss medical use of cannabis on TV
KCRG SPECIAL REPORT ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Letter explains legalization vs rescheduling
Marijuana is Iowa’s 4th largest cash crop
Michele Leonhart new DEA head? What is Obama thinking??
Michele Leonhart new DEA head? What is Obama thinking??
MPP projects
Newsweek looks at eight decades of “Pot Propoganda”
Older Iowans support medical marijuana
Opposing Views: Marijuana Legalization is Inevitable
Organizations
GW Pharmaceuticals
Institute of Medicine report, 1999
Is My Medicine Legal Yet? January 20th, 2009
Paul Peterson for Medical Marijuana in Iowa
Policy, legal code…the boring stuff.
2008-2009 Iowa Democratic Party Platform
2010 Iowa Democratic Party Platform
IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
Iowa Board of Pharmacy 2010: Proposed amendment to Iowa Code Chapter 124
Iowa Drug Policy’s Director, 2010 strategy summary
Office of Drug Control Policy
FY 2010 Iowa Substance Abuse & Drug Enforcement Program Funding
Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy 08-12-09
Senator Charles Grassley’s Amendment to silence the truth
U of I study into legalizing marijuana: Iowans spend $64.8 million in 2006 on marijuana prosecution
Popular Mechanics calls HEMP the “New Billion Dollar Crop,” 1938
Public Compliance Log
RFRA Laws
Alabama RFRA (1999)
Arizona RFRA (1999)
Arkansas RFRA (2015)
Connecticut RFRA (2013)
Florida RFRA (1998)
Georgia RFRA (2025)
Idaho RFRA (2001)
Studies
Cancer Studies
A Population-Based Case-Control Study of Marijuana Use and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Antitumorigenic Effects of Cannabinoids beyond Apoptosis
Inhibition of Cancer Cell Invasion by Cannabinoids via Increased Expression of Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinases-1
Full Text
Cannabis and anti-emetic (nausea) efficacy
Dronabinol (Marinol)
Cognition and moderate substance use
Drugs and Human Performance FACTSheet
Heroin treated by marijuana Component
Cannabidiol, Inhibits Cue-Induced Heroin Seeking and Normalizes Discrete Mesolimbic Neuronal Disturbances
LD50 of Cannabis
Moderate Marijuana Use Not Associated With Altered Cognitive Skills, Study Says
Research Findings on Medicinal Properties of Marijuana, 1997
Studies Demonstrate Cannabinoids Relieve Intractable Pain
The La Guardia Committee
Tobacco vs. Booze versus Marijuana = ? health costs.
The Expensive Farce of Marijuana ‘Eradication’ in California
Weedpress Editorial Policy 2026
US waves white flag in disastrous ‘war on drugs’
Legal
Important Cases
1994 DEA Ruling on Medical Marijuana
Full text of 1994 DEA Ruling on MMJ
2011 Arizona
ACLU Request to Intervene in Olsen v. Iowa
Iowa Pharmacy Board’s Review of Marijuana as a Medicine: Possibilities & Pitfalls
Olsen v Iowa Motion to Dismiss
Motion to Dismiss Transcript — Friday September 23rd
Olsen v Iowa Resistance to Motion to Dismiss
Administrative Judge Law Ruling to Reschedule Marijuana, 1988
Arend v Minnesota, 2010
Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Review of Rastafarian Court of Appeals Ruling Concerning Cannabis Pipe
California Supreme Court invalidates state limits on medical marijuana possession
Cannabis Coalition Rescheduling Petition 2011
Telecommunications Research and Action Center, et al., Petitioners, v. Federal Communications Commission and United States Ofamerica,
Conant v McCaffrey ruling
Argument
Conant v Walters, 2002
Conner v. Tilton, 2009
Employment Division v. Smith
Gonzales V Oregon
Gonzales v. Raich
Grinspoon v. DEA, 828 F.2d 881 (1st Cir. 1987)
NORML v. DEA, 1980: Reconsideration of Rescheduling Petition
Olsen v Iowa 2011
Scheuer v. Rhodes
U.S. v Bauer
Arguments
US v Oakland Buyers Cooperative, 2001
US v. Meyers, 906 F. Supp. 1494 – Dist. Court, D. Wyoming 1995
Text of Case
In the News
Let’s have a rational debate on drug policy, Sen. Grassley
ACLU Urges Obama Administration to Back Off Tough Talk on California’s Prop. 19
Iowa Board of Pharmacy Recommends Classifying Marijuana as Schedule II Drug
Iowa Board of Pharmacy to Discuss Next Steps Regarding Medical Marijuana on November 2nd
Iowa Office of Drug Control strategy: Resist recognizing marijuana as medicine
Medical Marijuana Laws
Current Medical Marijuana Programs
Mexican Mayor Announces Death of Drug Boss Hours Before Body Found
Prescribing vs. Recommending Medical Marijuana in various states (requirements per state)
Steve Kubby’s Advice to Defendants
Supreme Court of Argentina rules for personal liberty.
The FACTS
The Significance of US Govt Cannabinoid Patent 6,630,507
2008 marijuana arrests
Gallup Poll, October 20, 2009
IND Federal Compassion Program, 1978
Pot Taxes
Videos to watch
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Aug 17, 2020
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