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Cannabis: The other prohibition

MMP News AuthorNovember 3, 2020

Written by Khagesh Gautam | Updated: November 3, 2020 8:29:06 pm Cannabis samples inside a laboratory facility in Lesotho. (Bloomberg Photo: Waldo Swiegers) Written by Khagesh Gautam and Yashowardhan Tiwari Cannabis use for religious-spiritual, medicinal, and personal purposes has been an important part of Hindu culture and society. The weight ... Read More

These DUI Laws Are an Irrational Hangover From Pot Prohibition: States Should Stop Treating Sober Cannabis Consumers As Public Menaces

MMP News AuthorOctober 28, 2020

Four years ago, Pennsylvania allowed patients suffering from any of 17 serious medical conditions to relieve their symptoms with marijuana. But there was a catch: If they used cannabis as a medicine, they could no longer legally drive. Last week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a bill that would ... Read More

Cannabis Guide 2020: Federal Pot Prohibition Contributes to Workplace Risks

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

FatCamera / Getty Images The University of Washington has led a special initiative to investigate workplace risks associated with the cannabis industry, and they’ve found a particularly chaotic landscape when it comes to worker protections. Because the federal government still hasn’t legalized pot, there’s no national guidance on protecting the ... Read More