We have a serious chemical drug problem in Indiana. Cannabis is not a “Gateway” substance; rather it is an exit substance. Several studies have shown that in legal states, there’s a 25% reduction in opioid abuse when Cannabis is used. … Continue reading
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Cannabis versus Opioids
By Neal Smith on June 17, 2020 in Culture, Federal, Health, Indiana, Legalization, Legislation, Medical Marijuana, regulations, Science
We see the devastation of opioid drug use every day. The numbers of those dying from overdoses or tainted drugs have reached crisis proportions and show no sign of stopping or even slowing down. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/05/upshot/opioid-epidemic-drug-overdose-deaths-are-rising-faster-than-ever.html?_r=0 Cannabis can help. Research shows that … Continue reading →
Cannabis to Control Opioid Abuse
By Neal Smith on June 16, 2020 in Culture, Federal, Indiana, Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Science
We read the news every day as to how much damage opioid-based drugs do to our society. Most often they are over prescribed until dependence is reached, then cut off, leaving patients to find pain relief on the street. Government … Continue reading →
The Way Forward on a National Level
While there is still room for improvement, the nation of Uruguay is showing the world how relegalization is done. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/27/marijuana-legalisation-uruguay-seen-half-measure-users?CMP=share_btn_fb
A Federal Threat
By Neal Smith on February 23, 2020 in Activism, Criminal Justice, Culture, Federal, Legalization, regulations
At a press conference on 2/23/17, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer let it be known that the Trump administration plans on a federal crackdown of Cannabis laws. http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/320902-white-house-hints-at-crackdown-on-recreational-marijuana Meanwhile, a Quinnipiac poll released on the same day shows 71% … Continue reading →
Cannabis Results from the 2016 Election.
By Neal Smith on November 19, 2020 in Activism, Culture, Federal, Health, Indiana, Indiana NORML, Legalization, Legislation, Medical Marijuana
While the jury is still out about the effects of turning both Indiana and the nation blood red, Cannabis fared very well during the 2016 election. California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada joined Colorado, Washington State, Oregon, Alaska and D.C. In … Continue reading →