The New Marijuana http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127403401&ft=1&f=127403401 In our week-long series, NPR News, Youth Radio and member station journalists will explore the impact increased accessibility to marijuana is having on public policy, law enforcement and marijuana consumption. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg The New Marijuana http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127403401&ft=1&f=127403401 yes Medicinal Marijuana: A Patient-Driven Phenomenon Some patients swear by it, but science has yet to catch up with their claims. Even so, 14 state legislatures and the District of Columbia have carved out a big exception to the usual definition of "medicine." Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127773447&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127773447&ft=1&f=127403401 Some patients swear by it, but science has yet to catch up with their claims. Even so, 14 state legislatures and the District of Columbia have carved out a big exception to the usual definition of "medicine." 536 no Some patients swear by it, but science has yet to catch up with their claims. Even so, 14 state legislatures and the District of Columbia have carved out a big exception to the usual definition of "medicine."

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]]> Do Looser Laws Make Pot More Popular? Not So Far Marijuana laws have been liberalized in more than a dozen states, and in California, medical marijuana dispensaries are common. But that doesn't mean pot use is on the rise. According to government data, Americans who admit to using pot have been at about 6 percent since 2002. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127746216&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127746216&ft=1&f=127403401 Marijuana laws have been liberalized in more than a dozen states, and in California, medical marijuana dispensaries are common. But that doesn't mean pot use is on the rise. According to government data, Americans who admit to using pot have been at about 6 percent since 2002. 347 no Marijuana laws have been liberalized in more than a dozen states, and in California, medical marijuana dispensaries are common. But that doesn't mean pot use is on the rise. According to government data, Americans who admit to using pot have been at about 6 percent since 2002.

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]]> Drug Courts Confront Relaxed Attitudes Toward Pot Medical marijuana is legal in 14 states, and advocates would like to expand that or legalize pot altogether. But the judges, lawyers and therapists who work in drug courts say changing attitudes make it harder to convince people that marijuana is a problem. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127754799&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127754799&ft=1&f=127403401 Medical marijuana is legal in 14 states, and advocates would like to expand that or legalize pot altogether. But the judges, lawyers and therapists who work in drug courts say changing attitudes make it harder to convince people that marijuana is a problem. 270 no Medical marijuana is legal in 14 states, and advocates would like to expand that or legalize pot altogether. But the judges, lawyers and therapists who work in drug courts say changing attitudes make it harder to convince people that marijuana is a problem.

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]]> One Grower's Pains: Pot Profit Elusive In Montana The number of patients purchasing pot from Montana Cannabis has increased substantially since the business opened its doors one year ago, but the company still hasn't made a profit. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127742176&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127742176&ft=1&f=127403401 The number of patients purchasing pot from Montana Cannabis has increased substantially since the business opened its doors one year ago, but the company still hasn't made a profit. 243 no The number of patients purchasing pot from Montana Cannabis has increased substantially since the business opened its doors one year ago, but the company still hasn't made a profit.

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]]> Calif. Pot Movement Adopts Glossier Approach Marijuana advocates say more aggressive efforts to brand and market cannabis strains is a sign their movement is gaining legitimacy. But, they say, if California legalizes pot, the day is not far off when multinational companies will compete for market share. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127727563&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127727563&ft=1&f=127403401 Marijuana advocates say more aggressive efforts to brand and market cannabis strains is a sign their movement is gaining legitimacy. But, they say, if California legalizes pot, the day is not far off when multinational companies will compete for market share. 277 no Marijuana advocates say more aggressive efforts to brand and market cannabis strains is a sign their movement is gaining legitimacy. But, they say, if California legalizes pot, the day is not far off when multinational companies will compete for market share.

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]]> Pot Delivery Services Cropping Up Across California At a time when many cities are cracking down on the spread of medical marijuana dispensaries, a burgeoning new business model is emerging: unregulated services that will bring pot right to the customer's front door. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2010/06/09/127593127/pot-delivery-services-cropping-up-across-california?ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/2010/06/09/127593127/pot-delivery-services-cropping-up-across-california?ft=1&f=127403401 At a time when many cities are cracking down on the spread of medical marijuana dispensaries, a burgeoning new business model is emerging: unregulated services that will bring pot right to the customer's front door. 466 no At a time when many cities are cracking down on the spread of medical marijuana dispensaries, a burgeoning new business model is emerging: unregulated services that will bring pot right to the customer's front door.

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]]> Marijuana's Black Market: Will It Stay Or Will It Go? In the past year, hundreds of dispensaries have popped up in Colorado, taking a bite out of underground drug dealers' sales. But drug dealers aren't disappearing for a simple reason: Their pot is cheaper. And stricter marijuana laws passed Monday may force some dispensary owners back into the black market. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127542758&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127542758&ft=1&f=127403401 In the past year, hundreds of dispensaries have popped up in Colorado, taking a bite out of underground drug dealers' sales. But drug dealers aren't disappearing for a simple reason: Their pot is cheaper. And stricter marijuana laws passed Monday may force some dispensary owners back into the black market. 254 no In the past year, hundreds of dispensaries have popped up in Colorado, taking a bite out of underground drug dealers' sales. But drug dealers aren't disappearing for a simple reason: Their pot is cheaper. And stricter marijuana laws passed Monday may force some dispensary owners back into the black market.

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]]> A Head Shop Makeover: Some Pilates With Your Pot? In California, a few hippie head shops have been replaced with high-end boutiques -- "wellness clinics" where cannabis treatments can be paired with Pilates, massage and acupuncture. Owners are trying to build a brand that's beyond a medical marijuana dispensary -- and positioning themselves to cash in if marijuana is fully legalized in November. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127413407&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127413407&ft=1&f=127403401 In California, a few hippie head shops have been replaced with high-end boutiques -- "wellness clinics" where cannabis treatments can be paired with Pilates, massage and acupuncture. Owners are trying to build a brand that's beyond a medical marijuana dispensary -- and positioning themselves to cash in if marijuana is fully legalized in November. 304 no In California, a few hippie head shops have been replaced with high-end boutiques -- "wellness clinics" where cannabis treatments can be paired with Pilates, massage and acupuncture. Owners are trying to build a brand that's beyond a medical marijuana dispensary -- and positioning themselves to cash in if marijuana is fully legalized in November.

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]]> Pot Radio: Traffic, Weather And Drug Bust Tips For decades, marijuana growers in Northern California have been tipped off to police activity by a community radio station and local citizens wary of the drug war. Now, police -- citing a boom in marijuana production and a possible influx of armed illegal drug traffickers -- say the practice needs to stop. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127538267&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127538267&ft=1&f=127403401 For decades, marijuana growers in Northern California have been tipped off to police activity by a community radio station and local citizens wary of the drug war. Now, police -- citing a boom in marijuana production and a possible influx of armed illegal drug traffickers -- say the practice needs to stop. 325 no For decades, marijuana growers in Northern California have been tipped off to police activity by a community radio station and local citizens wary of the drug war. Now, police -- citing a boom in marijuana production and a possible influx of armed illegal drug traffickers -- say the practice needs to stop.

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]]> Colorado Tightens Medical Marijuana Rules Local governments will now have the option of banning dispensaries in their communities, and doctors who recommend marijuana have to show they actually examined their patients. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127547295&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127547295&ft=1&f=127403401 Local governments will now have the option of banning dispensaries in their communities, and doctors who recommend marijuana have to show they actually examined their patients. 141 no Local governments will now have the option of banning dispensaries in their communities, and doctors who recommend marijuana have to show they actually examined their patients.

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]]> State Medical Marijuana Laws Are Getting Stricter Fourteen states and the District of Columbia allow people to use marijuana to treat a wide variety of ailments. Each law is different, but if you look at them in chronological order, a pattern emerges: The laws are becoming stricter. The states passing laws today include more regulation than the early adopters did. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127012745&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127012745&ft=1&f=127403401 Fourteen states and the District of Columbia allow people to use marijuana to treat a wide variety of ailments. Each law is different, but if you look at them in chronological order, a pattern emerges: The laws are becoming stricter. The states passing laws today include more regulation than the early adopters did. 467 no Fourteen states and the District of Columbia allow people to use marijuana to treat a wide variety of ailments. Each law is different, but if you look at them in chronological order, a pattern emerges: The laws are becoming stricter. The states passing laws today include more regulation than the early adopters did.

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]]> Medical Marijuana Laws: A State-By-State Comparison Since California first passed a medical marijuana law in 1996, 15 other states and the District of Columbia have followed. But the laws vary drastically. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/12/126137481/medical-marijuana-laws-a-state-by-state-comparison?ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/12/126137481/medical-marijuana-laws-a-state-by-state-comparison?ft=1&f=127403401 Since California first passed a medical marijuana law in 1996, 15 other states and the District of Columbia have followed. But the laws vary drastically. marijuana laws, marijuana, medical marijuana, medical marijuana laws no Since California first passed a medical marijuana law in 1996, 15 other states and the District of Columbia have followed. But the laws vary drastically.

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]]> 400 Marijuana Dispensaries To Close In Los Angeles Law enforcement authorities in Los Angeles begin cracking down on the city's medical marijuana dispensaries Monday. Hundreds of dispensaries will be found noncompliant with new regulations aimed at putting some limits on this booming industry. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127524925&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127524925&ft=1&f=127403401 Law enforcement authorities in Los Angeles begin cracking down on the city's medical marijuana dispensaries Monday. Hundreds of dispensaries will be found noncompliant with new regulations aimed at putting some limits on this booming industry. 125 no Law enforcement authorities in Los Angeles begin cracking down on the city's medical marijuana dispensaries Monday. Hundreds of dispensaries will be found noncompliant with new regulations aimed at putting some limits on this booming industry.

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]]> The Man Bankrolling California's Pot Initiative Richard Lee, who has created a multimillion-dollar empire in Oakland, Calif., largely off of medicinal pot, financed the expensive petition drive that put marijuana on the November ballot. He says legalizing pot for recreational use will help the police focus on "real sociopaths." His critics say he just wants to make money. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127477038&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127477038&ft=1&f=127403401 Richard Lee, who has created a multimillion-dollar empire in Oakland, Calif., largely off of medicinal pot, financed the expensive petition drive that put marijuana on the November ballot. He says legalizing pot for recreational use will help the police focus on "real sociopaths." His critics say he just wants to make money. 342 no Richard Lee, who has created a multimillion-dollar empire in Oakland, Calif., largely off of medicinal pot, financed the expensive petition drive that put marijuana on the November ballot. He says legalizing pot for recreational use will help the police focus on "real sociopaths." His critics say he just wants to make money.

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]]> 'The New Marijuana': From Back Alleys To Main Street In 1996, California legalized medical pot and set off a nationwide trend. Now, the state is preparing for a ballot referendum that could make recreational pot legal for anyone 21 or older. Are we seeing the start of another movement that could sweep the country? Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127369519&ft=1&f=127403401 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127369519&ft=1&f=127403401 In 1996, California legalized medical pot and set off a nationwide trend. Now, the state is preparing for a ballot referendum that could make recreational pot legal for anyone 21 or older. Are we seeing the start of another movement that could sweep the country? marijuana, pot, medical marijuana, no In 1996, California legalized medical pot and set off a nationwide trend. Now, the state is preparing for a ballot referendum that could make recreational pot legal for anyone 21 or older. Are we seeing the start of another movement that could sweep the country?

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