Marijuana

Marijuana users searching for bigger highs may start injecting THC, doctor fears

By Michael Roberts Wed., May 15 2013 at 7:05 AM
Categories: Follow That Story, Marijuana

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As a member of the Amendment 64 task force who is deeply troubled by the possible repercussions of legalizing marijuana, as well as a central figure in the national anti-pot organization Project SAM, Dr. Christian Thurstone is controversial in the marijuana community. But he hasn't backed away from warning about the dangers of weed, particularly for adolescent users.

His latest assertion? Users may soon start directly injecting THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, rather than smoking or ingesting marijuana.

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Marijuana: Nederland's pot ordinance would ban making BHO in residential areas

By Michael Roberts Tue., May 14 2013 at 4:20 PM
Categories: Fashion & Design, Marijuana

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Last week, William Breathes updated us on the efforts by residents of Nederland to come up with their own marijuana ordinance, rather than waiting for the state to do so for them.

The final version of the ordinance is currently circulating, and among the interesting elements of the text are a residential ban against the manufacture of Butane Honey Oil, or BHO, a popular marijuana extract that critics say can be dangerous to use and manufacture.

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Marijuana: Sackings for legal pot backed by judgment against fired man with brain tumor

By Michael Roberts Mon., May 13 2013 at 4:20 PM
Categories: Follow That Story, Marijuana

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There's been lotsa debate over just-passed marijuana bills. But lost amid talk about THC driving limits that may prevent MMJ patients like William Breathes from driving legally and a provision that treats pot mags like porn is the impact of marijuana retail on employees and employers. Rulings that support the firing of MMJ patients who test positive for drugs (including Joseph Casias, seen here, who used weed to treat an inoperable brain tumor) would seem to give companies the upper hand. But one report suggests they're still worried about rules involving legal cannabis.

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Cannabis Time Capsule, 1922: $3 million worth of drugs seized in enormous "dope" raid

By William Breathes Fri., May 10 2013 at 4:20 PM
Categories: Colorado Cannabis Time Capsule, Marijuana

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By the 1920s, newspapers were no stranger to salacious stories about the evil scourge of drugs and their corrupting force. (Not much has changed, actually). This particular entry in our Cannabis Time Capsule series isn't so much a story, but a photo -- from the Wet Mountain Tribune out of Westcliffe from March 3, 1922 -- but it probably still brought home the message.

That said, it seems completely made-up.


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Hemp-farming registry bill passes; first plants are bound for the ground

By Melanie Asmar Fri., May 10 2013 at 12:05 PM
Categories: Follow That Story, Marijuana, Politics

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A bill to register hemp farmers with the state has been approved by lawmakers. Now all it needs is the governor's signature before a nine-member committee can begin assisting the Department of Agriculture in developing a process that will allow the good people of Colorado to engage in widespread planting.

"It feels really, really great," says advocate Lynda Parker, who was featured in our cover story, "Green Acres," about the the legalization of hemp in Colorado, which was made possible by Amendment 64.

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Medical marijuana dispensary review: Emerald City Organics in Denver

By William Breathes Thu., May 9 2013 at 4:20 PM
Categories: Marijuana, Mile Highs and Lows

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As strip malls go, the one Emerald City calls home is about as run-down as it gets.

I'm sure that the surrounding small businesses -- at least four Hispanic-centric Westernwear and boot stores, two sports bars, a liquor store and some taco joints -- all have positives behind their doors.

But collectively they don't project the most upbeat and inviting of images.

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Marijuana: David Lane will sue over new rule treating pot magazines like porn

By Michael Roberts Thu., May 9 2013 at 8:50 AM
Categories: Marijuana

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Last week, we noted a section of the main bill to regulate Amendment 64 that essentially treated marijuana magazines like porn. In the days that followed, High Times warned that a lawsuit would be in the offing if the language was included in the final version -- but it was.

Now, attorney David Lane confirms that he'll sue the State of Colorado over the edict shortly after Governor John Hickenlooper signs it into law.

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Marijuana: Nederland's town rules would allow on-site pot consumption designed for tourists

By William Breathes Wed., May 8 2013 at 4:20 PM
Categories: Marijuana, News

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If state lawmakers don't iron out rules for this state's recreational marijuana industry by the close of the legislative session tonight, the good folks of Nederland just might do it for themselves.

Back in February, activists with the Amendment 64 Shadow Task Force told the Nederland Board of Trustees they wanted to submit language that would create a regulated recreational cannabis and hemp industry at the local level.

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Marijuana taxes over 30 percent to start and other highlights from (almost) final pot bills

By Michael Roberts Wed., May 8 2013 at 9:05 AM
Categories: Follow That Story, Marijuana, News, Politics

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The THC-driving-limits bill, which could have a devastating impact on medical marijuana patients like William Breathes, our pot critic, was only one of several huge cannabis-related bills that passed yesterday. The measures still must go through a procedure or two today, the last of the legislative session, but they're thought to be more or less in their final versions. So we asked marijuana attorney and activist Warren Edson for bullet-point takes on the legislation's lingo for everything from taxes to treating weed mags like porn.

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THC driving limit's passage means pot critic William Breathes may never drive legally again

By Michael Roberts Wed., May 8 2013 at 6:06 AM
Categories: Follow That Story, Marijuana

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Yesterday, a marijuana activist said that a controversial THC driving bill, a version of which failed each of the past two years, appeared to be a lock for passage -- and he was right. The measure breezed through by a 24-11 vote despite what critics describe as an almost total lack of scientific evidence to suggest that the intoxication standard is accurate for all people. Indeed, once the law is signed, Westword marijuana critic William Breathes likely will not be able to drive without breaking the law. Details below.

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