US MI: New Drug On The Rise In Teens

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, 06 Jun 2013 – Experts Says Substance Is Provoking Some Questions It’s referred to as "wax," "honey oil" or "BHO" —- and a little dab is enough to do you, says Karen Bergbower. The licensed substance-abuse-prevention expert said butane hash oil contains up to 80 percent to 90 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the high-inducing compound found in marijuana. Livingston County teens have not overlooked the new form of substance abuse, Bergbower said.

US MI: State Appellate Court: Municipalities Can’t Ban Cultivation

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, 02 Aug 2012 – Despite efforts to clarify what some call a vague law, Livingston County municipalities are being forced back to the drawing board — along with their growing number of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana. Michigan cities and townships cannot bar the cultivation and use of medical marijuana, according to a state appellate court’s opinion released Wednesday.

US AK: LTE: Those Stoned On Marijuana Don’t Contribute To

Anchorage Daily News, 04 Jan 2012 – Marijuana and I were friends in the ’70s. In love with my favorite mind-altering choice at the age of 20-something, legalization would have been a gift. But, now 50-ish and smoke-free for years, my view is clear on legalization of America’s favorite drug. I know this: People whose wasted days turn to years while stoned are not working or are underutilizing their potential to contribute to society. Sitting around with a stupid grin on one’s face does nothing for the common good. Furthermore, it is said time and time again that smoking dope is not harmful. But I now have unexplained "hyperactivities on the deep white matter of my brain" and failing cognitive function. What caused this phenomenon? Was it the brain injury at work, the excessive drinking in my youth or was it the pot? It wasn’t fresh air.