The latest results of a recent poll conducted by an advocacy organization for people who use medical marijuana is confirming what many have been loudly telling legislators: By a wide margin, dispensaries are the primary means of access to the drug for qualifying patients.
Ramblings
Digital versus high pressure sodium
This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on March 24, 2012. I know the advantage of digital like that they…
Grow tents and bud smell
This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on March 21, 2012. Since im in an apartment it is tight for…
Three law experts debate prohibiting marijuana use
Since Alex Bradley was mugged in summer 2011, he has been in severe pain from a shoulder injury. After undergoing surgery, the international relations senior was prescribed a variety of pain medications, but he has found the side effects nearly unbearable. Now, Bradley is considering an alternative — a medical marijuana card.
Getting rid of spider mites
This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on March 21, 2012. We have had mites in our grow room and…
Why Can’t You Smoke Pot? Because Lobbyists Are Getting Rich Off of the War on Drugs
John Lovell is a lobbyist who makes a lot of money from making sure you can’t smoke a joint. That’s his job. He’s a lobbyist for the police unions in Sacramento, and he is a driving force behind grabbing Federal dollars to shut down the California marijuana industry. I’ll get to the evidence on this important story in a bit, but first, some context.
Clearing the air on medical marijuana
It’s been a frequent complaint from lawmakers and law enforcement officers: Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act, approved by voters in 2008, was so vague that it’s difficult for police officers and prosecutors to know exactly who is complying with the law, and who is taking advantage of what they think is a step toward legalizing marijuana.
Growing in basement
This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on March 2, 2012. What are the chances that a helicopter or police…
Michigan House to begin medical marijuana hearings
The Michigan House plans a hearing Thursday on proposals that supporters say would clarify the state’s voter-approved law allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
IMPORTANT UPDATE for patients & caregivers
On or about February 15, 2012, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Registry Program will be sending out “NOTICE OF APPROVAL” letters to qualifying patients who have submitted a valid original or renewal application prior to December 31, 2011 and have not yet received their Medical Marihuana Registry cards. If the qualifying patient has designated a primary caregiver, they will also be receiving a “NOTICE OF APPROVAL” letter. This letter provides notice that the patient or caregiver registry card has been approved.
Implement the Medical Marihuana Act Don’t Amend it.
The Voters of the state of Michigan by an overwhelming majority of 63% approved the medical use of Marihuana. The medical marihuana community has yet to see the government implement the law as it was intended. The cards remain 7 months behind, there have been no new conditions added to the registry and the privacy of the patient registry is still being debated.
Updates on card issuance
This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on February 15, 2012. We have recently heard from a political insider in…