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The Pot TV News for October 11, 2002
MEDICAL MARIJUANA USERS SUE FEDERAL OFFICIALS
Two medical marijuana users filed suit Wednesday against federal authorities in an effort to try to stop government raids on pot used by sick patients.
FIRST CLINICAL POT TRIAL TO USE U.S. STASH
The United States National Institute on Drug Abuse has agreed to supply the drug for a Toronto-based trial, even though the US drug czar disapproves of the program. Meanwhile, about 200 kilograms of cannabis grown with Ottawa's sanction in an abandoned Manitoba mine sits in storage and will not be used on patients, Health Canada says.
UTAH JUDGE HEARS ARGUMENTS IN PERON MARIJUANA CASE
Dennis Peron, Kasey Conder, 20; and John Entwistle, 38, appeared in a Utah court to demand their case be dismissed.
CHIEF DOESN'T WANT THEM RAIDING POT CLUBS
Lansdowne said his four officers and one sergeant have better things to do - - such as tackle the methamphetamine epidemic -- than harass local pot clubs, which are operating within state law.
DR.ROBERT MELAMEDE: HOW CANNABIS PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN HUMAN BIOLOGY
Don't miss this extraordinary lecture, by a top research scientist, on how cannabinoid receptors are central to managing most functions of our bodies.
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The Pot TV News for October 9, 2002
10-YEAR SENTENCE FOR BRYAN EPIS
Epis insisted that there was no conspiracy; that he and four other people with doctor's recommendations were growing the pot for their individual use. Whatever was left over was given to a Chico cannabis club Epis helped establish for distribution to its patients, he said.
PARENTS BECOME MARTYRS TO LEGALIZE POT
Dennis and Denise Schilling were driven to hang themselves in a Madison motel last month under the threat of prison and forfeiture of their Big Bend home, the result of being accused of growing marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms, according to family members and friends.
CANNABIS HEALTH JOURNAL LAUNCHES
Early May this year Brian Taylor and Brian McAndrew had the realization that the time was right to launch a magazine devoted to medical marijuana.
DRUG ISSUE FRONT AND CENTRE FOR EMERY
The Vancouver Sun reports that Marc Emery is making a big impact on the mayoral race, forcing legalization into the centre of political debate.
RICHARD COWAN COMMENTARY ON THE POLICE STATES OF AMERICA
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The Pot TV News for October 4, 2002
DEA DEFENDS MEDPOT RAIDS
San Diego DEA Chief complains to local paper: "The DEA is viewed by proponents of Proposition 215 as non-compassionate people who target ill patients for investigation. This could not be further from the truth. In fact, the men and women of the DEA are very compassionate people who…make our communities a safer place to live."
DAVIES FOUND GUILTY
Colin Davies, 44, was found guilty of three counts of possessing, supplying and importing cannabis as well as letting his shop being used for smoking the drug. He was arrested last year after smoking a joint during a police raid on the Dutch Experience cafe in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S RACE GOING TO POT
Green gubernatorial candidate Peter Miguel Camejo is polling over 5% with his well-placed one-liners, his association with Ralph Nader, his liberal Latino politics and from his enthusiastic support for legalizing cannabis.
USA TODAY: STOP LOCKING UP DRUG OFFENDERS
"In California, state officials say a voter-initiated law offering non-violent offenders treatment options has already helped thousands and saved $6.7 million in prison expenses. The state estimates that every $1 spent on treatment for substance abuse saves $7 in reduced crime and health costs."
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The Pot TV News for October 2, 2002
OTTAWA WILL CONSIDER DECRIM
A spokesman for B.C. Marijuana Party president Marc Emery described the Throne Speech reference as "positive," but noted that the party advocates full-scale legalization as opposed to decriminalization.
NEVADA CONFERENCE EXAMINES MEDPOT
At a symposium held in conjunction with the American Academy of Pain Management's annual meeting, scientists discussed their latest research and the obstacles they face trying to develop marijuana for medicinal uses.
UK LICENCE GRANTED FOR CANNABIS
A large trial of cannabis-based medicines has produced compelling evidence that they can help to reduce pain, say scientists. GW Pharmaceuticals has been given a licence by the UK government to test a range of cannabis-based prescription medicines.
FEDS REFUSE TO ALLOW MEDICAL MARIJUANA
The dispute over medical marijuana has turned into a war of words, providing yet more proof of a deepening conflict between California and the U.S. Justice Department over medical marijuana.
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