Category: Legal

We Spport Mission Green

Support Mission Green’s Cannabis Clemency Efforts

As of October 2022, 31 states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized low-level marijuana offenses, typically removing the possibility of jail time at least for first time-offenses, though the possibility of a fine or a criminal record remains in some places. On Election Day in 2012, Colorado approved of legalizing the recreational use and…
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The Complex Social History of Cannabis

The Complex Social History of Cannabis

The history of cannabis in the US is complex, rich, and—for many observers—often quite confusing. For centuries, in fact, cannabis was grown openly and even sold commercially on nearly every continent. Within the last 100 years, however, we’ve seen cannabis shift from common crop to social pariah to medical darling and back again. Why?  The…
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Cannabis Conversation

It’s Time to Change the Cannabis Conversation in America

Cannabis may now be legal in many U.S. states, but it still remains illegal under federal law. At the same time, opinions on cannabis have drastically changed throughout the country. These semantic discrepancies have generated significant confusion among the American public, including even U.S. lawmakers, who are unsure how to handle cannabis issues that fall…
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Guide: How to Get Your Arizona Medical Marijuana Card

Guide: How to Get Your Arizona Medical Marijuana Card

Medical marijuana can treat many medical conditions. Many states have enacted laws allowing the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions, and Arizona residents now have access to medical marijuana, too. If you or a loved one thinks that medical marijuana could offer better relief from a condition than treatments that aren’t working, you need…
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CBD Oil Laws in the USA: Is CBD Oil Legal in My State

CBD Oil Laws in the USA: Is CBD Oil Legal in My State?

Medical marijuana legislation has been evolving rapidly across the country over the past several years, and there are countless medical marijuana products capable of treating a wide variety of medical conditions. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one type of cannabis product that technically falls outside the traditional definition of “marijuana” in most states, so where is CBD…
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