On April 7, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez vetoed a bill which would have made opioid addiction a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. Governor Martinez has consistency shown leadership in working to prevent drug addiction. Earlier this year, legislators in New Mexico wisely rejected a bill to legalize pot,. Maryland legislators recently proposed using marijuana … Continue reading Governor Martinez Denies Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction→
Spicer Seems Unconcerned about Medical Marijuana Fraud White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a Press Conference yesterday that the Justice Department may change how it handles the legalization of marijuana. His statements suggests a new policy towards states that have legalized marijuana, and are in violation of federal law. His comments showed … Continue reading Sean Spicer Signals Possible Change in Marijuana Enforcement→
A National Safety Report released this month shows that 76% percent of those surveyed are concerned about traffic safety under the legalization of marijuana. Ironically, the same survey showed that 13 percent of drivers actually have driven under the influence of marijuana during the last month. Of the 2,000 plus participants, 14% were between comprised … Continue reading National Safety Report Shows Fear of Stoned Drivers→
New Administration Can’t Abandon Parity in Midst of Addiction Crisis On Tuesday, January 24, former Congressman Patrick Kennedy announced the Kennedy Forum’s initiative, a Mental Health and Addiction Guide for the 115th Congress. He unveiled the online parity registry and presented the information to a congressional audience at the Russell Senate Office Building. Senator … Continue reading Patrick Kennedy Pushes Mental Health and Addiction Parity→
