Dunkin’ Donuts has been running a commercial recently that really bothers me. It’s a cute little spot about kids imitating their parents before they’ve had their morning coffee. Don’t get me wrong. I love my morning coffee. Meeting a friend… Read More ›
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Long-Term Marijuana Use Could Have Zero Effect on IQ
You’ve probably heard about the New Zealand study showing that early pot smokers have lower IQs. When you hear claims about a 6-8 point drop in IQ for people who use cannabis during their teen years, this is generally the study… Read More ›
Stop the Nomination of Jeff Sessions
Donald Trump has picked Jeff Sessions to be the next Attorney General. It really couldn’t get any worse. Jeff Sessions is a drug war extremist who has supported policies with racist impacts. He will bring back militarized, Reagan-era drug war tactics… Read More ›
The lack of randomness in the MED’s new random testing program
Last week the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) finally announced their plans for a random testing program. After months of pressuring the MED to implement what the legislature directed in 2015, you’d think this would be cause to celebrate. Unfortunately, this… Read More ›
The frenzy over Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome
I’ve been watching all the frenzy about a report that came out last week on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) saying that they’ve discovered some new mystery disease in legal marijuana states. Oh, the humanity! What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome? Leafly explains… Read More ›
My Friend Jack
Let me tell you about my friend Jack Splitt. I first met Jack in January 2015 when he and his nurse came to Cannabis Patients Day at the Capitol. His mom Stacey Linn was unable to be there, but he… Read More ›
DEA Continues to Deny the Medicinal Value of Cannabis
I’m not surprised, but I’m still outraged and heartbroken by the DEA’S decision not to reschedule, much less deschedule, cannabis. Not surprised because… well… it’s the Drug Enforcement Administration. They’ve rejected all previous attempts to change the scheduling of cannabis. Sure,… Read More ›
Why is determining a patient’s plant count so difficult?
How many plants a patient needs has become quite the hot topic among law enforcement and the medical community lately. How many are too many? The Medical Board has decided that more than 75 plants is too many, even dangerous,… Read More ›
The Mary Jane of Pain
by Randy Robinson July 2016 | Sensi Magazine If you’ve been following our legal scene here in Colorado, chances are you’ve heard of Teri Robnett. She currently runs the Rx Maryjane Blog, which documents her experiences and those of others… Read More ›
Defending a patient’s right to medical marijuana on probation (Video)
Yesterday, we were in county court supporting a patient who wants to continue using medical marijuana while on probation for an alcohol DUI. It was a fascinating and enlightening experience. After working with Rep. Joseph Salazar and the Colorado legislature… Read More ›