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1 in 8 U.S. Adults Drove Under Influence of Marijuana

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

One in eight U.S. adults admits to having driven under the influence of marijuana, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports.  And, it adds, as more states legalize marijuana use, it’s no surprise that 76% of the American public believe  incidents of … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Can Proceed with Marijuana Contamination Lawsuit

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

When a customer of Montazi Vineyard cancelled an order because it feared the grapes were contaminated with the smell of marijuana from a nearby marijuana firm, the Oregon vineyard sued its neighbor. Now a federal judge has ruled the lawsuit … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Use Tops Alcohol in Latest Monitoring the Future Survey

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

More students are using marijuana daily than are drinking alcohol daily, according to the “Monitoring the Future” survey. Survey results suggest that the non-medical use of the stimulant Adderall is higher for the college group than their non-college peers; and … Continue reading →

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Memo for the President: Alcohol is Safer than Marijuana

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Joel Whitaker

To President Obama, marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol: “As has been well-documented, I smoked pot as a kid, and I view it as a bad habit and a vice, not very different from the cigarettes that I smoked … Continue reading →

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