Articles Posted in California Marijuana

For entirely political reasons that do not make very much sense in reality, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. While marijuana has been illegal since the time of Prohibition, it was not until the United States Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (USCSA) that there was an official schedule that listed controlled substances…

The medical community has had a tumultuous relationship with marijuana. Decades ago, they warned of the many supposed dangers, particularly when it came to consumption by younger people. The failed War on Drugs was fueled at least partially by claims the drug was a “killer narcotic.” There has been a significant shift in recent years…

In all likelihood, there will be enough signatures on the petition to get the Adult Use of Marijuana (AUMA) on the ballot for the next election, so California voters can decide if they want to follow two other states and the District of Columbia and legalize marijuana for recreational use. Technically, this will not interfere…

With medical marijuana being legal in California and many other states and recreational marijuana use becoming legal in a few progressive areas, it should come as no surprise that people are becoming concerned about driving under the influence of marijuana. The first thing that is important to understand is that, regardless of whether or not…

For 20 years, medical cannabis has been providing relief to patients throughout California, even as the federal government and most other states have been slow to recognize the health benefits of marijuana. Now, states are finally moving forward towards legalization, and some politicians are even talking about making changes to the federal law. Public opinion…

Obesity is an epidemic in the United States, and it is causing significant public and personal health problems. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report more than a third of adults in the United States are currently classified as obese, and the total cost of treating obesity and related conditions is $147 billion. The medical…

Marketing for medical or recreational marijuana businesses can be a challenge for company owners. Marijuana television commercials have been found to violate federal broadcast regulations, and social media platforms have shut down pages and posts related to medical marijuana. The United States Postal Service has also recently taken a stance, letting postal workers and those…

The war on drugs has had a profound impact in not just the United States, but in countries throughout the world. As California and other states throughout the U.S. finally move towards legalization, however, there is a major shift going on. Reuters reported on the impact legalization is having, and could continue to have. Legalization…

As more locations move towards legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use, demand is expanding for cannabis growth. This demand for more cannabis growth is, in turn, driving demand for more electricity. Indoor growers of cannabis often use tremendous amounts of energy, but utility companies are not working with growers to encourage more efficiency. Unfortunately,…

Dozens of farmers who grow and harvest medical marijuana are claiming they have been the victims of abusive law enforcement raids without justification. CBS Local reported on the claims being made by the farmers, as well as legal loopholes that are being used to conduct searches and raids without search warrants. Medical Marijuana Farms Being…