Archived articles from The Marijuana Patients Organization (marijuanapatients.org), an advocacy site that was widely popular in the United States from 2010- 2017.
Study Shows Dispensaries Do Not Increase Crime
Nancy J. Kepple M.S.W. and Bridget Freisthler, PH.D of the University of California, Los Angeles, Luskin School of Public Affairs have published a scientific report titled “Exploring the Ecological Association Between Crime and Medical Marijuana Dispensaries“
The study uses the premise of routine activity theory to analyze how dispensaries might contribute to criminal activity.

Most marijuana patients cringe at the prospect of Mitt Romney controlling federal medical marijuana policy in the United States. Many would assume he is the big bad Republican looking to steal your rights and medicine? Would he really be that bad as president, or more specifically, would he even have a negative impact on medical marijuana?
This evening we were invited by the Birmingham Compassion Club to listen to State Rep. Mike Callton (R) discuss his latest bill presented to the House, HB5580, otherwise referred to as the dispensary bill. The audience was filled with many interesting and legitimate questions and concerns, the brave politician volleyed back all the right answers. It appeared as if he truly cares about us patients and understands the challenges we face.